Power nap study: 25 minutes to sharper focus and less stress?
NCT ID NCT07655167
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 25-minute nap can improve simple and selective reaction times, and reduce stress related to disruptive behavior in a teaching setting. Fifty healthy, non-smoking adults who avoided caffeine took part. Researchers measured reaction times, heart rate, and perceptions of disruptive behavior over 28 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 25-minute nap
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could suggest that short naps improve focus and reduce stress in teaching or similar settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 healthy participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be minor or not last long.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Talel
Manouba, Tunisia, 2042, Tunisia
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