Effects of Repeated Low-dose Caffeine Ingestion During a Night of Total Sleep Deprivation on Physical Performance and Psychological State in Young Recreational Runners

Authors

  • Amir Khcharem Biological Sciences Department, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8472-4716
  • Makram Souissi Biological Sciences Department, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia Author
  • Zouheir Sahnoun Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.4.1.8

Keywords:

Caffeine, Endurance, Physical Performance, Mood, Sleep Deprivation

Abstract

Background:  Caffeine is frequently consumed by athletes to maintain alertness in conditions of sleep loss. However, the effect of caffeine ingestion during total sleep deprivation during aerobic exercise remains questionable. Objectives:  The present study aimed to assess the effects of repeated intake of low-dose caffeine during a night of total sleep deprivation on endurance performance and psychological states. Methods:  Twelve recreational runners performed four test sessions in a double-blind randomized order after a placebo or 6 mg/kg of caffeine ingestion after a baseline night (BN) or three doses of 2 mg/kg of caffeine during a night of total sleep deprivation (TSD). At each session, they completed an exhaustive run around a 400 m athletics track and performed the Feeling Scale test. ANOVA with repeated measures followed by paired t-tests was used to analyze the data. Results:  In comparison with BN, the TSD condition significantly impaired running performance (P < 0.001). On the contrary, caffeine administration improved endurance running performance (P < 0.001) and increased feeling of well-being (P < 0.05) after TSD night as compared to placebo. Conclusions:  Repeated ingestion of low-dose caffeine is an effective way to mitigate the negative effects of total sleep deprivation on endurance performance and mood states.

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Published

2022-03-02

How to Cite

Khcharem, A., Souissi, M., & Sahnoun, Z. (2022). Effects of Repeated Low-dose Caffeine Ingestion During a Night of Total Sleep Deprivation on Physical Performance and Psychological State in Young Recreational Runners. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health, 4(1), 39-42. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.4.1.8

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