Coffee before a nap for reducing afternoon grumpiness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether drinking coffee right before a short nap can improve your mood and reduce grumpiness in the afternoon. If you often feel tired and irritable after lunch, this study might help you feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must often look visibly tired by 2:00 PM.
- You must sigh heavily at emails on a regular basis.
- You must be able to fall asleep even when stressed or under pressure.
- You must not be a 'morning person' who smiles before 8:00 AM.
- You must be able to drink lukewarm coffee without discomfort.
- You must not work as a mattress tester.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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