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Exercise may shield heart health during sleepless nights

NCT ID NCT06956963

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

Summary

This study looked at whether being physically active can lessen the negative effects of poor sleep on the heart, thinking, and well-being. Researchers compared active and sedentary adults before and after three nights of reduced sleep. The goal is to understand if regular aerobic exercise offers protection during short-term sleep loss.

What this could mean

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Active substance
aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that regular aerobic exercise helps protect the heart and thinking skills during times of poor sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 24 people. It looks at short-term effects, so results may not apply to long-term sleep loss or the general population.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 39 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronically active (≥150 minutes of moderate- and/or ≥75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week for the last 3 months) OR * Sedentary (≤60 minutes of aerobic exercise per week for the last 3 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic, uncontrolled disease (cardiovascular, metabolic) * Poor sleep (regularly achieving \<7 hours of sleep per night) * Musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months * Obese (grade II or higher) * Pregnant

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, United States

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