Protocol for a randomised, double-blind trial of a chronotherapeutic mobile health (mHealth) behaviour change intervention to optimise light exposure among older adults aged ≥ 60 years in Singapore (LightSPAN).

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Title: Protocol for a randomised, double-blind trial of a chronotherapeutic mobile health (mHealth) behaviour change intervention to optimise light exposure among older adults aged ≥ 60 years in Singapore (LightSPAN).
Authors: Murukesu RR; TUMCREATE, Singapore, Singapore.; TUM School of Medicine & Health, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany., Alkaff ZA; TUMCREATE, Singapore, Singapore.; TUM School of Medicine & Health, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany., Del Villar D; TUMCREATE, Singapore, Singapore.; TUM School of Medicine & Health, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany., Zauner J; TUM School of Medicine & Health, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.; Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Max Planck Research Group Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience, Tübingen, Germany., Spitschan M; TUMCREATE, Singapore, Singapore. manuel.spitschan@tum.de.; TUM School of Medicine & Health, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. manuel.spitschan@tum.de.; TUM Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS), Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany. manuel.spitschan@tum.de.; Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Max Planck Research Group Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience, Tübingen, Germany. manuel.spitschan@tum.de.
Source: BMC geriatrics [BMC Geriatr] 2026 Feb 25; Vol. 26 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Feb 25.
Publication Type: Journal Article; Clinical Trial Protocol
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