Can protein timing fix Sleep-Deprived muscles?
NCT ID NCT06073080
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether spreading protein intake evenly throughout the day helps muscles recover better after several days of limited sleep. Twenty healthy adults underwent a week of good sleep, four days of restricted sleep, and three days of recovery with either even or uneven protein distribution. Researchers measured muscle building and overall protein balance to see which approach worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dietary protein nutrition distribution
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could inform better nutrition strategies to help people recover muscle health after periods of poor sleep.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 healthy adults, so results may not apply to the general population or those with medical conditions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States
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