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Study type: ObservationalConfidence: Low

Sleep extension improves athletic performance

Mah CD, et al.

Year2011
Sample sizen=11
JournalSleep
AuthorsMah CD, et al.

Evidence is still limited and needs further study

Summary

Summary

Extending sleep in collegiate basketball players improved sprint times, shooting accuracy and reaction time. Small and uncontrolled, so suggestive but causally limited.

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DOI: 10.5665/SLEEP.1132

Key Findings

Key findings

  • 1

    Sprint, shooting accuracy and reaction time improved

  • 2

    Mood and fatigue also improved

  • 3

    Small, uncontrolled — interpret with caution

Last checked: 2026-06-18