Non-ocular circadian clock resetting in humans
CA 2292646 A1 · Owner: Murphy, Patricia J. · Inventors: Campbell, Scott S.; Murphy, Patricia J.
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A method for resetting the phase of the human circadian clock and for , enhancing alertness and performance in humans is disclosed using a light device (10). The method involves the application of non-solar photic stimulation, in the range of 15 lux to 150,000 lux to any non-ocular region , of the human body during wakefulness or during sleep. Preferably the photic , stimulation has a wavelength within the visible spectrum (400 nm to 750 nm). The method can be used to both delay and advance the circadian clock according to a phase response curve (PRC). The method may also be used for acute/immediate enhancement of alertness and performance. The method is applicable to alleviation of …
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