Nap time secrets: study tracks toddler brain development

NCT ID NCT06351098

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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
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College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States

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University of Massachusetts
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Amherst, Massachusetts, 01003, United States

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