50 Day
50-Day Nature Walks for Stress Relief
STUDY TITLE | 50-Day Nature Walks for Stress Relief |
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Submitted under umbrella | |
Date submitted |
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End date |
There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term. |
Language |
English |
Efforia AI IRB approval recommendation | |
Recruitment page preview | |
Author edit | |
Informed consent |
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Study author |
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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.
The Intervention
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Inappropriate Participants & Inclusion/Exclusion
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