Nap time secrets: study tracks toddler brain development
NCT ID NCT06351098
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 180 children aged 3 to 5 years who still nap regularly. Researchers will test their memory before and after naps, track brain changes with MRI, and monitor overnight sleep every 6 months for 18 months. The goal is to understand how napping helps memory and brain development, and what happens when children naturally stop napping.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help parents and doctors understand when children can safely stop napping without harming memory or brain development.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any drug or therapy, and results may not apply to all children.
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University of Maryland
RECRUITINGCollege Park, Maryland, 20742, United States
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University of Massachusetts
RECRUITINGAmherst, Massachusetts, 01003, United States
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