Power nap prescription: study tests best nap length for night shift workers
NCT ID NCT07217769
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking a nap during a night shift can improve blood pressure and alertness in healthcare and public safety workers. Researchers will compare naps lasting 0, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes taken at 2:00 AM. The goal is to find the nap length that best balances heart health benefits with post-nap performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- napping (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help night shift workers and their employers choose the best nap length to protect heart health and stay alert on the job.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a lab setting, so real-world results may differ. Naps can also cause grogginess right after waking, which might affect performance.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States
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