Power nap prescription: study finds best nap length for night shift workers
NCT ID NCT07217769
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looks at how different nap lengths during night shifts affect blood pressure and job performance. Researchers will have 130 healthcare and public safety workers take naps of varying lengths during simulated night shifts. The goal is to find the best nap duration to protect heart health and keep workers alert after waking.
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States
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