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Does Wearing Compression Garments Affect Sleep in Soccer Players

NCT07802093 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 18

Last updated 2026-09-03

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Summary

This study investigated the effects of nocturnal compression garments on sleep quantity and quality in young elite male soccer players. Eighteen players participated in a randomized controlled crossover protocol conducted over four consecutive weeks. During the first week, participants completed a control condition without wearing compression garments. During the following three weeks, they completed three experimental conditions in randomized order: full compression leggings, compression calf sleeves, and non-compressive placebo garments. Each condition was performed for seven consecutive nights. Objective sleep parameters were assessed using actigraphy, while subjective sleep quality was evaluated using validated self-report measures. Training load, perceptual factors, pre-sleep nutrition, and nocturnal thermal conditions were monitored and controlled to limit potential confounding factors. The primary objective was to determine whether nocturnal compression garment use affects sleep quantity and quality in young elite soccer players.

Conditions

  • Sleep

Interventions

OTHER

Compression Leggings

Participants wore fullcompression leggings from approximately two hours before bedtime until waking for seven consecutive nights.

OTHER

Compression Calf Sleeves

Participants wore compression calf sleeves from approximately two hours before bedtime until waking for seven consecutive nights.

OTHER

Placebo

Participants wore visually similar non-compressive placebo garments from approximately two hours before bedtime until waking for seven consecutive nights.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universite de Picardie Jules Verne

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Max Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-02
Primary Completion
2025-12-14
Completion
2025-12-14

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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