Lack of sleep and not using a leg may weaken muscles and wobble balance

NCT ID NCT05956964

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lance Bollinger Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how getting too little sleep and not putting weight on one leg affects muscle strength and balance. Healthy adults who exercise regularly will walk on one leg and sleep either 5 or 9 hours for three days. Researchers will measure muscle size, strength, and how well participants can stand on one leg.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help explain why muscle weakness and balance problems occur after bed rest or poor sleep, pointing toward better recovery strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to older adults or people with medical conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Muscle Weakness muscular atrophy Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSCLE WEAKNESS QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ATROPHY SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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