Trial Outcomes & Findings for Do Terpenes Play a Role in the Stress-reducing Effects of a Forest Bathing Intervention? (NCT NCT05316597)

NCT ID: NCT05316597

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

Results Overview

Assess whether VOC inhalation regulates psychophysiological outcomes of the terpenes-on vs. terpenes-off sessions. Ln High Frequency Heart Rate Variability at T2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for each session)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

43 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Results posted on

2024-09-19

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Terpenes On, Then Terpenes Off
Participants first received a forest bathing session with no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest.
Terpenes Off, Then Terpenes On
Participants first received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session of no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest.
First Session
STARTED
21
22
First Session
COMPLETED
21
21
First Session
NOT COMPLETED
0
1
Washout Period
STARTED
21
21
Washout Period
COMPLETED
18
13
Washout Period
NOT COMPLETED
3
8
Second Session
STARTED
18
13
Second Session
COMPLETED
18
13
Second Session
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Terpenes On, Then Terpenes Off
Participants first received a forest bathing session with no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest.
Terpenes Off, Then Terpenes On
Participants first received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session of no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest.
First Session
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1
Washout Period
Lost to Follow-up
1
2
Washout Period
Physician Decision
1
1
Washout Period
Excluded before second session
1
1
Washout Period
Withdrawal by Subject
0
4

Baseline Characteristics

Do Terpenes Play a Role in the Stress-reducing Effects of a Forest Bathing Intervention?

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Terpenes On, Then Terpenes Off
n=21 Participants
Participants first received a forest bathing session with no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment during an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") in a forest environment during an hour-long exposure to the forest.
Terpenes Off, Then Terpenes On
n=22 Participants
Participants first received a forest bathing session with no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes on") in a forest environment during an hour-long exposure to the forest. After a washout period of at least eight days, they then received a forest bathing session with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air ("terpenes off") during a forest environment for an hour-long exposure to the forest.
Total
n=43 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
33.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.2 • n=5 Participants
37.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5 • n=7 Participants
35.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Prefer to self-describe/non-binary
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
21 participants
n=5 Participants
22 participants
n=7 Participants
43 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assess whether VOC inhalation regulates psychophysiological outcomes of the terpenes-on vs. terpenes-off sessions. Ln High Frequency Heart Rate Variability at T2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for each session)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=27 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=32 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Changes in the HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
6.65 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.33
6.48 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.14

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure)

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assess whether VOC inhalation regulates psychophysiological outcomes of the terpenes-on vs. terpenes-off sessions. Ln High Frequency Heart Rate Variability at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=28 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=33 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Baseline HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
6.48 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.40
6.34 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Diastolic blood pressure at T4 (60 minutes of exposure)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
75.4 mmHg
Standard Deviation 9.86
73.2 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment BPM at time point 4 (60 minutes of exposure)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Beats Per Minute (BPM)
61.4 BPM
Standard Deviation 11.9
63.0 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Skin conductance levels at time point 2 (20 minutes into exposure)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Skin Conductance (μS)
3.28 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 3.76
4.14 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 5.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using the shortened Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Positive affect at time point 2 (20 minutes of exposure) Higher scale scores are indicative of better outcome Range 5-50

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Positive Affect
12.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.00
11.3 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.38

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using a single-item self report non-validated scale Self-reported stress at time point 2 (20 minutes of exposure) Higher scale score indicative of worse outcome Range 1-5

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Stress
1.09 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.390
1.17 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.447

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 2 (20 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using the shortened Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Negative affect at time point 2 (20 minutes of exposure) Higher score on scale indicative of worse outcome Range 5-50

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Negative Affect
5.13 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.421
5.31 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.749

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods. CRP levels at time point 4 (60 minutes of exposure).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of CRP
9.99 mg/L
Standard Deviation 7.83
13.4 mg/L
Standard Deviation 12.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods Cortisol levels at time point 4 (60 minutes of exposure).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of Cortisol in Serum (ng/mL)
98.6 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 43.6
109.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 60.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Systolic blood pressure at T4 (60 minutes of exposure)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Blood Pressure (Systolic in mmHg)
123 mmHg
Standard Deviation 16.9
121 mmHg
Standard Deviation 14.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods TNF-alpha levels at time point 4 (60 minutes of exposure).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Level of TNF-alpha
3.80 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.71
4.27 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.84

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At time point 4 (60 minutes into duration of exposure for Session 1 and Session 2 (which occurred at least 8 days after Session 1)).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods IL-6 levels at time point 4 (60 minutes of exposure).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of Il-6
0.547 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.609
0.763 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.820

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Diastolic blood pressure at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Baseline Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
67.8 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.8
66.1 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment BPM at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Beats Per Minute (BPM)
66.3 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.0
66.6 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Skin conductance levels at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Skin Conductance (μS)
3.58 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 3.94
3.84 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 5.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using the shortened Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Positive affect at baseline Higher scale scores are indicative of better outcome Range 5-50

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Positive Affect
12.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.74
12.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using a single-item self report non-validated scale Self-reported stress at baseline Higher scale score indicative of worse outcome Range 1-5

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=27 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=30 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Stress
1.44 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.698
1.57 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.817

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using the shortened Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Negative affect at baseline Higher score on scale indicative of worse outcome Range 5-50

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Self-reported Negative Affect
5.81 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
5.92 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.46

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods. CRP levels at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=23 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=28 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of CRP
9.93 mg/L
Standard Deviation 6.43
13.6 mg/L
Standard Deviation 13.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods Cortisol levels at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=23 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=28 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of Cortisol in Serum (ng/mL)
117 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 57.8
124 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 55.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using mobile physiology equipment Systolic blood pressure at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Blood Pressure (Systolic in mmHg)
119 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12.4
117 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods TNF-alpha levels at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=23 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=28 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Level of TNF-alpha
4.03 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.75
3.72 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-exposure).

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assessed using blood serum collected via standard clinical methods IL-6 levels at baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=23 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
n=28 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Levels of Il-6
0.585 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.569
0.591 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.776

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Time point 4 (60 min) for absorbed dose associations with same time point for DBP, SBP, Cortisol, Il-6, TNF-alpha, and CRP; and associations with Time point 2 (20 minutes) for HRV, SCL, positive affect, negative affect, self-reported stress, heart rate.

Population: Participants who participated in at least one session were included in analyses though some participant data were missing due to temporary equipment failure (e.g., mobile physiology) or sample collection obstacles (e.g., serum).

Assess the association of absorbed dose (µg/mL) of forest-derived VOCs in serum with primary and secondary outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Terpenes On
n=38 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Terpenes Off
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Ln-HR HRV
1.06 correlation coefficient
Interval -0.38 to 2.5
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
SCL
-7.31 correlation coefficient
Interval -14.6 to -0.03
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
DBP
11.89 correlation coefficient
Interval -4.65 to 28.42
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
SBP
17.55 correlation coefficient
Interval -7.77 to 42.88
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
HR
7.16 correlation coefficient
Interval -5.8 to 20.11
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
PA
3.75 correlation coefficient
Interval -3.6 to 11.09
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
NA
0.15 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.11 to 1.4
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Self-reported stress
-0.38 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.66 to 0.89
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Cortisol
-45.45 correlation coefficient
Interval -150.06 to 59.17
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Il-6
-0.60 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.63 to 0.43
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
TNF-alpha
-5.73 correlation coefficient
Interval -10.95 to -0.51
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
CRP
-0.70 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.64 to 0.25

Adverse Events

Terpenes On

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Terpenes Off

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Gregory Bratman

University of Washington

Phone: 2065437591

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place