Sunlight and a hike may reset your internal clock better than office lighting

NCT ID NCT05513547

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how daylight and physical activity influence the body's internal clock and sleep. Fifty-one healthy adults aged 18-35 were exposed to different lighting conditions (office light, natural daylight, or daylight with blue-light-blocking glasses) and either rested or hiked for 4 hours. Researchers measured shifts in melatonin onset and sleep quality to understand how these factors affect circadian rhythms.

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Locations

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

    Basel, 4002, Switzerland