Status:
COMPLETED
"Forest Therapy and Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Well-being in Highly Sensitive Persons (Pilot RCT)"
Lead Sponsor:
IFM International Forest Medicine
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Forest Medicine interventions on psychological well-being, stress reduction, and overall health outcomes in adults. Shinrin...
Detailed Description
The present study investigates the therapeutic potential of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Forest Medicine interventions as structured nature-based health practices. Originating in Japan during the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
- Self-identified as Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with a score ≥70 on the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSP-SC).
- Able to attend weekly sessions for 8 consecutive weeks.
- Willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion
- Current diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder not stabilized).
- Current substance abuse or dependence.
- Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or mobility limitations preventing safe participation in outdoor walking or relaxation exercises.
- Participation in another clinical intervention study during the same period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 13 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
131 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07183917
Start Date
January 13 2025
End Date
April 30 2025
Last Update
September 19 2025
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Sessions conducted in natural forest settings within the Serranía de Ronda, specifically the Valle del Genal area.
Ronda, Andalusia, Spain, 29492