30 Day

Nature Walks for Enhanced Sleep Quality

STUDY TITLE Nature Walks for Enhanced Sleep Quality
Submitted under umbrella

Minimal Risk Citizen Science Umbrella Protocol

Date submitted

-

End date

There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term.

Language

English

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Study author

Principal investigator

Matthew Amsden

Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events

Dr. Viral Patel

Description

This protocol encourages participants to engage in daily nature walks to improve their sleep quality. The calming effects of natural environments are utilized to reduce stress and enhance nighttime rest. Participants will follow a structured walking schedule in a natural setting without the use of any specific products or services.

Participant engagement length

30 Days

Sponsor

This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate.

Cost to participant

$0

Included products & services
Apple Watch: $0
Outcome measures

PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment – Short Form 8a

Apple Watch Sleep Tracking

Methodology

Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control

Basic or advanced dissemination plan

Basic

Deviation from recruitment approach

No

Deviation from statistical approach

No

Will study include “more about you questions”

Yes

Recruitment jurisdictions

United States, United Kingdom

Clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

Committment to list findings on clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

This document is prepared with the assistance of AI, but is reviewed by a human.

Rational & Study Design

Why I created this challenge:

With sleep disturbances affecting millions of adults in the United States, finding effective, non-pharmacological solutions is crucial. Research has shown that exposure to natural environments can reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Scholarly studies support the therapeutic benefits of nature walks, while social media buzz and popular press emphasize their calming effects. By assessing sleep quality using the PROMIS® Sleep-Related Impairment Short Form 8a and Apple Watch Sleep Tracking, this challenge aims to provide evidence-based results. It is essential to run this study to validate nature walks as a viable intervention for enhancing sleep quality.

My Objective for You:

My objective for you is to harness the therapeutic benefits of nature walks to improve your sleep quality within 30 days. By following a structured walking schedule and using the Apple Watch to monitor progress, we aim to reduce sleep-related impairments and enhance your overall well-being.

Aims & Objectives:

This challenge aims to assess the impact of daily nature walks on sleep quality. The primary objective is to reduce sleep-related impairments and improve overall sleep metrics within 30 days.

Significance & Impact:

This challenge has the potential to offer a natural, accessible solution for sleep disturbances. Expected outcomes include improved sleep quality and reduced stress levels. However, limitations include individual differences in response to nature walks and potential variability in compliance. Successful outcomes could promote non-pharmacological interventions for better sleep, impacting public health positively.

The Intervention

Included Products & Services

Product Name: Apple Watch

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Price: $0.00

Product Description: Efforia can pull in data from your existing Apple Watch such as sleep and activity data. Please see other retailers to purchase a device if you do not have one.

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