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People with chronic insomnia show reduced low-frequency heart rate variability during sleep deprivation compared to those without insomnia. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
Individuals with chronic insomnia have lower low-frequency heart rate variability power during total sleep deprivation compared to healthy controls.
Original Statement
“Overall, the insomnia group exhibited lower LF power (F1,1299=5.38, P=0.021) or greater parasympathetic activity as compared to the healthy control sleepers.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim describes an observed association without implying causation, which aligns with the observational study design.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found