NCT07410585

Testing the Effectiveness of an Intervention That Aligns Circadian Rhythm With Daily Activities on Student Flourishing

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 400 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of California, San Diego · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Previous studies have examined whether circadian rhythm tracking improves well-being, with some evidence suggesting that aligning daily activities with one's natural chronotype (a person's natural preference for being alert and sleep), enhances well-being and productivity. However, the current research lacks intervention-based designs like real-time tracking or behavioral alignment tools. Here, the investigators aim to investigate if an active intervention, involving the usage of an app tracking circadian rhythms and making recommendations based on one's circadian rhythm over seven weeks, improves students' flourishing.

Detailed description

The aim of this clinical study is to test the effectiveness of an intervention (through an app called Owaves: MyBodyClock that will be provided free of cost) designed to help students align daily activities in accordance with their circadian rhythm. The questions include: 1. Does the intervention improve both trait and state measures of student flourishing, including general well-being (i.e., happiness), focus, and energy levels? 2. Does the intervention alter the types of activities participants engage in? 3. Does the intervention impact the likelihood of seeking resources for physical and mental health?

Conditions

• Chronotypes and Health

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Use of Owaves App	Students use the Owaves app for 7 weeks and psychological measures are obatined pre and post to determine the effectiveness of the App

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-05
• Primary completion: 2026-05-31
• Completion: 2026-12-31
• First posted: 2026-02-13
• Last updated: 2026-02-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States