When the human circadian system is caught napping: evidence for endogenous rhythms close to 24 hours

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-198790
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.19879

Campbell, S. S. ; Dawson, D. ; Zulley, Jürgen

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Abstract

It is now well acknowledged that napping constitutes an inherent component of the human circadian system. To date, however, few studies have examined the effects of spontaneous napping on human free-running rhythms. This study investigated the free-running circadian periods of rest/activity and body core temperature in a group of young subjects who were permitted to nap during their time in ...