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Chronotherapy Trial Tests Sleep Timing in Adolescents

Two-week chronotherapy trial evaluates circadian phase, sleep duration, and alignment outcomes.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 13, 2026

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    A 2-week personalized sleep program was tested on adolescents.

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    Participants used morning bright-light and evening blue light-blocking glasses.

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    Dim-light melatonin onset advanced by 36 minutes in the intervention group.

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    Weeknight sleep duration increased by 47 minutes.

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    The program achieved favorable ratings but faced limitations such as short duration and sample size diversity.

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    No adverse events were reported during the trial.

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    Suggestions for cost-effective alternatives were mentioned for future study.

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Chronotherapy Trial Tests Sleep Timing in Adolescents

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 13, 2026

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