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UnknownNCT04139421
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Psychological Well-being
Effects of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Psychological Well-being in Urban or Rural Green Space: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
- Status
- Unknown
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 18 Years – 65 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Summary
This study will examine the effects of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) as an intervention for enhancing psychological well-being in Chinese population. The main component of Shinrin-Yoku is the use of 5 senses in various activities, which typically includes forest walking, meditation, yoga etc. While Shinrin-Yoku has been widely recognized in Japan as a means of preventative health and stress management, it is still a new concept in some countries. In the existing literature, there is increasing evidence demonstrating the efficacy of Shinrin-Yoku for improving for health promotion. However, there is very limited research examining the effectiveness of Shinrin-Yoku in different types of natural environment and the sustainability of its effects.
Detailed description
This study will be a pilot randomized controlled trial on the effects of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) as an intervention for enhancing psychological well-being in Chinese population. Prior to all study procedures, an online informed consent (with phone support) will be obtained from potential participants. Around 30 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the natural forest group or the urban green area group in a ratio of 1:1.
Conditions
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL | Shinrin-Yoku | Shinrin-Yoku is a traditional Japanese practice of getting in touch with nature through walking in the forest in a relaxed way using all five senses. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2019-11-01
- Primary completion
- 2020-01-30
- Completion
- 2020-03-30
- First posted
- 2019-10-25
- Last updated
- 2020-03-11
Locations
2 sites across 1 country: Hong Kong
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