Investigating the effect of daytime nap on performance of attention, working memory, and recognition memory

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: R41.89; cognitive functions.; Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

• Registration Number: IRCT20210804052077N1
• Lead Sponsor: Allameh Tabataba'i University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

The entry criteria of the participants include having an age range between 25 and 50 years old.
body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.5
absence of any kind of sleep disorders and also neuro-cognitive disorders
not to be a shift worker

Exclusion Criteria

using sleeping pills
Hearing problem
Colorblind
History of mental or neurological diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Attention. Timepoint: No experience of a daytime nap - another day after experiencing afternoon sleep for 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Stroop test.;Working Memory. Timepoint: No experience of a daytime nap - another day after experiencing afternoon sleep for 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Back Digit Span Task.;Recognition Memory. Timepoint: No experience of a daytime nap - another day after experiencing afternoon sleep for 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Auditory Verbal Learning Test.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
earning. Timepoint: No experience of a daytime nap - another day after experiencing afternoon sleep for 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Auditory Verbal Learning Test.