Status:
COMPLETED
Do Terpenes Play a Role in the Stress-reducing Effects of a Forest Bathing Intervention?
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Monoterpene Exposure During a Forest Bathing Intervention
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This pilot study evaluates the role terpenes play in the stress-reducing effects of a forest bathing intervention. Participants will participate in two interventions in random order: 1) terpene exposu...
Detailed Description
The investigators will use an individual-level crossover design in which each session is conducted independently and on different days. Participants will be outfitted with a powered air purifying resp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years and older
- Non-smoker
- Physically capable of walking for approximately 15-20 min from the study vehicle to the clinic and experimental locations.
Exclusion
- Pregnancy
- Current or prior diagnosis of neurologic, hypertensive, psychiatric, respiratory disorder, or anosmia/hyposmia
- Some types of medication.
- Olfactory sensitivity threshold (assessed via UPSIT® test kit (Sensonics International, Haddon Heights, NJ)
- At enrollment, participants will complete a baseline survey on demographics, personality traits, and regular nature contact and perceptions. Study staff will also use the clinically-validated UPSIT® test kit (Sensonics International, Haddon Heights, NJ) to evaluate olfactory sensitivity and identify/exclude participants with undiagnosed smell loss.
- Study staff will work with participants to schedule their forest bathing sessions and review instructions on how to prepare (e.g., by avoiding alcohol, marijuana, and certain foods, drinks, and household cleaning products with high terpene concentrations 24 hrs before their session).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 12 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 21 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05316597
Start Date
July 12 2022
End Date
September 21 2023
Last Update
September 19 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Pack Forest
Eatonville, Washington, United States, 98328