Power nap for soccer stars: 45-Minute snooze sharpens agility

NCT ID NCT07264777

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether short daytime naps help adolescent soccer players perform better. Sixteen male players from a Turkish club tried no nap, a 25-minute nap, or a 45-minute nap before agility and sprint tests. The 45-minute nap improved agility and made exercise feel easier, but did not help with repeated sprints. The findings suggest strategic napping could be a simple way to boost certain aspects of performance.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: strategic napping (25-minute or 45-minute nap)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help coaches and athletes use short naps to boost agility and reduce how hard exercise feels during training or competition.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study with only 16 male soccer players, so results may not apply to other groups. The naps did not improve fatigue resistance, so benefits are limited.

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Conditions

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Fatigue

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Locations

Inonu University

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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