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Sun-Kissed Serenity: Morning Rays for a Brighter Mind

NCT ID: NCT07256574

Last Updated: 2025-12-26

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-11

Study Completion Date

2026-09-30

Brief Summary

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Sun-Kissed Serenity: Morning Rays for a Brighter Mind is a 30-day dawn rendezvous with nature. Participants are asked to stand outside for 15 minutes each morning, track progress with surveys, and support mental health with natural light.

Detailed Description

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This remotely administered decentralized trial is designed to meticulously evaluate the impact of daily morning sunlight exposure on mental well-being over a span of 30 days. In an era where society is increasingly fraught with overstimulation and stress, this study seeks to explore a simple, natural intervention that has been both scientifically and anecdotally linked to improved mental health outcomes. Leveraging the NIH Toolbox® Positive Affect Survey and the Personal Feelings Survey, this online study aims to quantify the effects of a 15-minute morning sunlight exposure routine on participants' mood, stress levels, and overall sense of well-being.

The objective behind this innovative approach is to empower individuals to discover the potential mental health benefits of integrating a brief period of sunlight exposure into their daily morning routine. By participating in this trial, individuals are not only taking an active step towards potentially enhancing their own mental wellness but are also contributing valuable data to a broader scientific endeavor aimed at validating a cost-free, accessible method for supporting mental health.

This study will utilize a variety of validated tools to rigorously assess changes in participants' emotional states and personal well-being throughout the trial period. This includes tracking shifts in positive affect, stress levels, and overall mood, to determine whether this straightforward daily practice can yield significant improvements in mental health metrics.

The significance of this study lies in its potential to offer a low-cost, universally accessible intervention for enhancing mental wellness without the need for pharmaceuticals, subscriptions, or the risk of adverse side effects. Despite variables such as weather conditions or individual daily routines, the prospect of establishing a free, evidence-based practice for reducing stress and elevating mood holds considerable promise. Through this remotely conducted trial, the investigators aim to gather conclusive evidence on the efficacy of morning sunlight exposure as a tool for mental health support, thereby contributing to the development of simple, natural strategies for managing stress and improving emotional well-being in today's fast-paced world.

Conditions

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Mental Status Change

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Single Arm observational where participants act as their own control
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Single arm where participants act as their own control

Single arm where participants act as their own control

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Morning sunlight

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants are asked to get 15 minutes of morning sunlight every day for 30 days.

Interventions

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Morning sunlight

Participants are asked to get 15 minutes of morning sunlight every day for 30 days.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Can read and understand English.
* US resident.
* Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Efforia, Inc

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Efforia

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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https://app.efforia.com/morning-sunlight-and-mental-health/?nocache=1761163160

Additional information and join instructions on Efforia

Other Identifiers

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37231

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id