Post-Pandemic Perception of Public Space in Singapore

NCT ID: NCT04394039

Last Updated: 2021-07-15

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 34 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2020-06-01
• Study Completion Date: 2020-12-31

Brief Summary

In this study it is aimed to investigate the difference between the brain response to different urban environments in Singapore before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The datasets acquired from 34 healthy individuals as part of ongoing study "Effects of Landscape on the Brain" (IRB Ref #: S-18-352) will be used. These datasets consist of neurophysiological data recordings and behavioral self-reported measures and were collected before 20 of January 2020. The same experimental protocol would be followed, given that the data collection in the lab-setting would start after 7 th May 2020/whenever research activities are allowed to resume, and the outdoor sessions after the "circuit-breaker" period in Singapore is over.

Detailed Description

The aim is to explore the difference between pre and post COVID-19-related isolation on their perception of green and public spaces, as well as mood, neuroelectrical (EEG) and haemodynamic (fNIRS) response.

The hypothesi is that crowded, busy public spaces, such as experimental site near Chinatown MRT, may induce more patterns of brain activity related to stress, anxiety and aversive attitudes after COVID-19 as compared to before. Similarily, it is expected that green urban spaces, such as experimental site at Hortpark, perceived after COVID-19 can elicit more salutogenic effect of relaxation, positive emotions and attention restoration than before the pandemic.

This study will allow better understanding of the mental health consequences of unprecedented period of isolation at home and social distancing. The relationship between city residents and their living environment may change due to COVID-19 and it's very important to uncover the mental health implications of social distancing to prepare for potential future outbreaks through developing tools and solutions addressing specific issues. Finally, for the urban planning and design the study may highlight important trends in changing human perception of space and redefine the concept of a "healthy city".

Conditions

Stress; Anxiety

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

public sp exposures

All participants undergo the procedure of visiting all landscape exposures in a random order.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Public space exposure

Intervention Type: OTHER

landscapes with nature and/or classified as contemplative (through a CLM psychometric measure) are expected to elicit different brainwave oscillations as compared to noncontemplative ones.

Interventions

Public space exposure

landscapes with nature and/or classified as contemplative (through a CLM psychometric measure) are expected to elicit different brainwave oscillations as compared to noncontemplative ones.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age of 21 to 75
• Right-handed only

Exclusion Criteria

• left-handed
• serious visual or auditory impairment

• Major neurological disorders e.g. epilepsy, stroke
• Any form of cancer
• Major heart diseases: e.g. ischemic heart disease
• Major lung diseases: e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
• Major liver disease e.g. liver failure
• Major kidney disease e.g. kidney failure

• Minimum Eligible Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 75 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

National University Hospital, Singapore

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

National University of Singapore

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo

Dr.

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech)

Singapore, , Singapore

Countries

Singapore

Other Identifiers

NUS-IRB_S-20-12

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id