Mental Status ChangeNCT07256574
Sun-Kissed Serenity: Morning Rays for a Brighter Mind
A study testing Morning sunlight in people with Mental Status Change, run by Efforia, Inc at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Status Change
- What is being tested?
- Morning sunlight
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 11 Sep 2025to 30 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Can read and understand English.
- US resident.
- Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
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.
Read the detailed description
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
- Mental Status Change
- Being tested
- Morning sunlight
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Morning sunlightBehavioural
Participants are asked to get 15 minutes of morning sunlight every day for 30 days.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Single arm where participants act as their own control | Experimental | Single arm where participants act as their own control Receives: Behavioral: Morning sunlight |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 - Positive Affect Survey (Ages 18+) Score
This survey assesses your level of positive affect in the past 7 days. Please respond to each question or statement by selecting one option that best describes your feelings or experiences.
Measured: Change from baseline (Day 1-3) in positive affect scores at 4 weeks after the start of the intervention (Day 28-32)
Personal Feelings Survey
This survey aims to understand your personal feelings, particularly about being alone or feeling isolated. You are asked to indicate how often you feel a certain way.
Measured: Change from baseline (Day 1-3) in feelings of isolation scores at 4 weeks after the start of the intervention (Day 28-32)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Dec 2025
- Study start11 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental Status ChangeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Efforia, IncThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single Arm observational where participants act as their own control
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Efforia, Inc
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07256574
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 37231
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sun-Kissed Serenity: Morning Rays for a Brighter Mind
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07256574
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 37231
- Conditions
- Mental Status Change
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Efforia, IncIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 11 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single Arm observational where participants act as their own control
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Single arm where participants act as their own control | Experimental | Behavioral: Morning sunlightSingle arm where participants act as their own control |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Can read and understand English.
- US resident.
- Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Morning sunlightParticipants are asked to get 15 minutes of morning sunlight every day for 30 days. | Behavioural | Single arm where participants act as their own control |
Primary outcome
NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 - Positive Affect Survey (Ages 18+) Score
Time frame: Change from baseline (Day 1-3) in positive affect scores at 4 weeks after the start of the intervention (Day 28-32)
This survey assesses your level of positive affect in the past 7 days. Please respond to each question or statement by selecting one option that best describes your feelings or experiences.
Personal Feelings Survey
Time frame: Change from baseline (Day 1-3) in feelings of isolation scores at 4 weeks after the start of the intervention (Day 28-32)
This survey aims to understand your personal feelings, particularly about being alone or feeling isolated. You are asked to indicate how often you feel a certain way.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Dec 2025.
- Additional information and join instructions on EfforiaLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Morning sunlight in people with Mental Status Change, run by Efforia, Inc at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 - Positive Affect Survey (Ages 18+) Score (time frame: Change from baseline (Day 1-3) in positive affect scores at 4 weeks after the start of the intervention (Day 28-32)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Dec 2025.