55 Day
Nature Walks for Anxiety Reduction
| STUDY TITLE | Nature Walks for Anxiety Reduction |
|---|---|
| Submitted under umbrella | |
| Date submitted |
- |
| 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 | |
| Study author |
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| Principal investigator |
Matthew Amsden |
| Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events |
Dr. Viral Patel |
| Description |
This intervention involves participants engaging in daily nature walks to help reduce anxiety levels. The calming effect of natural environments combined with mild physical activity is intended to promote mental well-being and decrease anxiety symptoms. |
| Participant engagement length |
55 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 |
Quality of Life and Health Survey NIH Toolbox® Item Bank v3.0 – General Life Satisfaction (Ages 18+) |
| 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 |
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Rational & Study Design
Why I created this challenge:
Research consistently points to nature's role in enhancing psychological well-being, reducing stress, and improving mood. Social media and popular press often echo these findings, promoting nature as a therapeutic backdrop. Given the rising global anxiety levels, it's crucial to formally evaluate the impact of daily nature walks on anxiety through structured, empirical study. This challenge is designed to provide both scientific insights and real-world benefits.
My Objective for You:
To rigorously assess how daily nature walks can influence your anxiety levels, general life satisfaction, and overall quality of life, enhancing your mental well-being through quantifiable and experiential outcomes.
Aims & Objectives:
The primary aim is to measure the change in participants' anxiety levels and life satisfaction from baseline to endpoint through daily nature walks. Secondary objectives include evaluating overall enhancements in quality of life and documenting participant adherence and experience.
Significance & Impact:
This challenge is significant as it bridges empirical research with community-driven wellness practices, potentially providing a low-cost, accessible intervention for anxiety reduction. Expected outcomes include improved mental health metrics, with limitations including participant variability and environmental factors.
The Intervention
Included Products & Services
Study Design & Methodology
Inappropriate Participants & Inclusion/Exclusion
Study Design & Experience
Statistical Analysis Plan
Limitations & Justification
Human Subjects Ethics
Suitability Under Minimal Risk Umbrella Protocol
Suitability for Pay to Participate Model
Human Subjects Protection Questionnaire
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