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50-Day Nature Walks for Stress Relief

STUDY TITLE 50-Day Nature Walks for Stress Relief
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 involves participants engaging in daily nature walks to alleviate stress. The walks are intended to harness the therapeutic effects of being in natural environments, which have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood.

Participant engagement length

50 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
Outcome measures

NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 – Loneliness (Ages 18+) – Fixed Form

NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 – Perceived Hostility (Ages 18+) Score
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:

In a fast-paced world, stress is ubiquitous, deeply affecting our mental well-being. Scholarly research has shown nature exposure significantly reduces cortisol levels, a biomarker of stress, and improves overall mood. Social media and popular press often tout the benefits of “forest bathing” and gentle physical activity for mental health. By combining these elements into a 50-day nature walk challenge, we aim to offer a holistic, natural way to combat stress. This challenge is crucial to scientifically validate these widely-held beliefs and understand their impact on reducing loneliness and perceived hostility.

My Objective for You:

My goal is for you to experience a measurable reduction in stress, loneliness, and perceived hostility through daily nature walks over a 50-day period. By participating, you contribute to research that will help us understand the effectiveness of natural environments on mental well-being.

Aims & Objectives:

This study aims to assess the impact of daily nature walks on stress relief, specifically focusing on reductions in loneliness and perceived hostility. Our objective is to scientifically validate the therapeutic benefits of nature walks and provide actionable insights for stress management.

Significance & Impact:

This challenge is significant as it bridges academic research and practical application, offering an accessible method to improve mental well-being. Expected outcomes include a reduction in stress, loneliness, and perceived hostility. While the study’s limitations include self-reporting biases, the potential to integrate natural activity into daily routines offers a sustainable stress relief strategy.

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