Table 6 Results of significance tests (Wilcoxon signed ranks test) when comparing MPH/placebo scores against baseline 1(category scores).
From: Methylphenidate improves motor functions in children diagnosed with Hyperkinetic Disorder
MPH trial – baseline1 | placebo trial – baseline1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subtets of MFNU | p-value | z | p-value | z |
01. Dynamic balance, 2 legs | .014 | -2.449a | .317 | -1.000b |
02. Dynamic balance, 1 leg | .007 | -2.714a | .317 | -1.000b |
03. Diadochokinesis, right | .003 | -3.000a | .157 | -1.414b |
04. Diadochokinesis, left | .014 | -2.449a | .157 | -1.414b |
05. Reciprocal coordination | .003 | -2.972a | .083 | -1.732b |
06. Thumb movement | .004 | -2.889a | .317 | -1.000b |
07. Throw ball | .000 | -3.500a | .317 | -1.000b |
08. Catch ball | .008 | -2.646a | .317 | -1.000b |
09. Walking | .005 | -2.828a | .317 | -1.000b |
10. Lifting arm | .000 | -3.500a | .046 | -2.000b |
11. Lifting leg | .001 | -3.207a | .083 | -1.732b |
12. "Flying" | .000 | -3.626a | .157 | -1.414b |
13. Passive abduct. right hip | .000 | -3.852a | .317 | -1.000b |
14. Passive abduct. left hip | .000 | -4.072a | .317 | -1.000b |
15. Passive move. right foot | .000 | -3.906a | .083 | -1.732b |
16. Passive move. left foot | .000 | -3.729a | .180 | -1.342b |
17. Synkinesis | .002 | -3.126a | .157 | -1.414b |