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