Sunlight and hiking reset your internal clock, study finds

NCT ID NCT05513547

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how daylight and physical activity influence the body's internal clock and sleep quality. Fifty-one healthy adults aged 18-35 spent time under different lighting conditions (office light, natural daylight, and daylight with blue-blocking glasses) while either resting or hiking for 4 hours. Researchers measured changes in melatonin levels and brain activity during sleep to understand how these factors shift the body's natural rhythms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Chronobiology, Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel

    Basel, 4002, Switzerland

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