Nature-based Solutions for Work-related Stress

NCT ID: NCT04111796

Last Updated: 2019-10-03

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-08-01

Study Completion Date

2019-11-01

Brief Summary

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Although exposure to nature has restorative effects on human health, beneficial effects of nature-based interventions in the working environment have been underexplored. The investigators aim to conduct a randomised controlled pilot study.

During workhours one group participates in a nature-based program, the other group is a control group. The investigators test stress-related parameters including cortisol levels, wellbeing and stress, and neurocognition.

Detailed Description

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Participants of the intervention group follow a 30-minute stress management course in nature followed by a nature-based activity of 1.5 hours, twice a week for 3 consecutive weeks. The investigators measure neurocognition via neurocognitive tests, emotional status via burnout assessment tool and well-being questionnaires, and asses stress levels via salivary cortisol and smartwatches.

Conditions

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Stress, Psychological

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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group in nature

they participate in nature based-program during work hours

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

nature based solution for stress reduction

Intervention Type OTHER

participation in nature activities: 30 min stress management in nature and group activity (walking, cycling)

control group

they participate don't in nature based-program during work hours and perform their normal work schedule

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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nature based solution for stress reduction

participation in nature activities: 30 min stress management in nature and group activity (walking, cycling)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* work at province of Limburg speak dutch

Exclusion Criteria

\-
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Hasselt University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michelle Plusquin

assistant professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Michelle Plusquin

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hasselt University

Locations

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Province of Limburg

Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Belgium

Central Contacts

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Michelle Plusquin

Role: CONTACT

003211268289

Facility Contacts

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Diana Clementa

Role: primary

003211268289

References

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Daniels S, Clemente DBP, Desart S, Saenen N, Sleurs H, Nawrot TS, Malina R, Plusquin M. Introducing nature at the work floor: A nature-based intervention to reduce stress and improve cognitive performance. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2022 Mar;240:113884. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113884. Epub 2021 Nov 27.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34847453 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Nature_health

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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