The effects of sustained mild sleep restriction on stress and distress among healthy adults: Findings from two randomized crossover studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective/background

Experimental studies suggest that sleep loss affects psychological outcomes. However, most studies focus on acute severe in-laboratory sleep restriction, with limited ecological validity. This study examines the impact of sustained mild sleep restriction (SR) on stress and distress among healthy adults in a naturalistic home environment.

Patients/methods

We analyzed data from two randomized crossover studies. Individuals who regularly slept 7-9 h/night completed two 6-wk intervention phases separated by a 6-wk washout: habitual sleep (HS: maintenance of habitual bed and wake times) and SR (delayed bedtime by 1.5 h/night and maintenance of habitual wake time). Adherence to sleep duration requirements was verified with wrist actigraphy and daily sleep diar

SUBMITTER: Benasi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10932935 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature