Scientists probe the body's hidden clocks to beat jetlag
NCT ID NCT06296823
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how changes in light exposure and meal timing influence the body's internal clocks, which are present in most tissues. Researchers will use a simulated jetlag protocol—16 hours awake followed by an 8-hour sleep opportunity—to measure proteins in blood and saliva from healthy adults aged 17–35. The goal is to discover new biomarkers of peripheral circadian rhythms, which could eventually lead to treatments for jetlag and other clock-related conditions.
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simulated jetlag protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new treatments for jetlag by helping align the body's internal clocks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 healthy participants, so findings may not apply to broader populations or lead directly to treatments.
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Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory
RECRUITINGBoulder, Colorado, 80303, United States
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