Power nap or power play? study tests nap length on soccer agility
NCT ID NCT07314645
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 25-minute or 45-minute nap helps teenage soccer players run faster and feel less tired. Sixteen male players tried both nap lengths and a no-nap day. Results showed that napping improved agility and made exercise feel easier, but did not help them keep up their speed over repeated sprints.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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16 people
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- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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16 to 19 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * being a member of the Yeni Malatyaspor U19 or U17 team * having no history of illness or injury * no regular napping habit Exclusion Criteria: * active infections * hyperactivity * sleep disorders * sleep problems on protocol days
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Locations
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Inonu University
Malatya, Malatya, 44000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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