Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Psychological Well-being

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-11-01

Study Completion Date

2020-03-30

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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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

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Mental Health Wellness

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The randomization will be performed by an independent assessor using a computer-generated list of numbers. Participants in both groups will receive a 3-hour Shinrin-Yoku session in either natural forest or urban green area in Hong Kong.

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Deception will be necessary prior to and during the study to achieve blinding of participants for the prevention of expectation bias.

Study Groups

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Urban Green Space group

This group of participants would experience a 3-hour Shinrin-Yoku session in urban green space.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Shinrin-Yoku

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Rural Green Space group

This group of participants would experience a 3-hour Shinrin-Yoku session in rural green space.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Shinrin-Yoku

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Forest Bathing

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Hong Kong residents
* Aged from 18 to 65
* Cantonese language fluency
* a willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the trial protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnant
* Have suicidal ideation
* Using medication or psychotherapy for depression
* Experiencing Depression, Anxiety and Stress
* Having unsafe conditions and are not recommended for physical activity by physicians
* Have major psychiatric, medical or neurocognitive disorders that make participation infeasible based on the research team's judgment.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes