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)
COMPLETED
NA
43 participants
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)).
2024-09-19
Participant Flow
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.
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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.
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First Session
STARTED
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21
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22
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First Session
COMPLETED
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21
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21
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First Session
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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1
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Washout Period
STARTED
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21
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21
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Washout Period
COMPLETED
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18
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13
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Washout Period
NOT COMPLETED
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3
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8
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Second Session
STARTED
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18
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13
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Second Session
COMPLETED
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18
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13
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Second Session
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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0
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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.
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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.
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First Session
Withdrawal by Subject
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0
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1
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Washout Period
Lost to Follow-up
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1
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2
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Washout Period
Physician Decision
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1
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1
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Washout Period
Excluded before second session
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1
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1
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Washout Period
Withdrawal by Subject
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0
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4
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Baseline Characteristics
Do Terpenes Play a Role in the Stress-reducing Effects of a Forest Bathing Intervention?
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.
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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.
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Total
n=43 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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33.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.2 • n=5 Participants
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37.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5 • n=7 Participants
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35.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3 • n=5 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
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7 Participants
n=5 Participants
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10 Participants
n=7 Participants
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17 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
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12 Participants
n=5 Participants
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10 Participants
n=7 Participants
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22 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Prefer to self-describe/non-binary
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=7 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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3 Participants
n=7 Participants
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
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19 Participants
n=5 Participants
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19 Participants
n=7 Participants
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38 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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3 Participants
n=7 Participants
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=7 Participants
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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16 Participants
n=5 Participants
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15 Participants
n=7 Participants
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31 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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21 participants
n=5 Participants
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22 participants
n=7 Participants
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43 participants
n=5 Participants
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=27 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=32 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Changes in the HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
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6.65 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.33
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6.48 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.14
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=28 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=33 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Baseline HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
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6.48 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.40
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6.34 ms^2
Standard Deviation 1.55
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
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75.4 mmHg
Standard Deviation 9.86
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73.2 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.1
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Beats Per Minute (BPM)
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61.4 BPM
Standard Deviation 11.9
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63.0 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.7
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Skin Conductance (μS)
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3.28 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 3.76
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4.14 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 5.94
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Positive Affect
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12.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.00
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11.3 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.38
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Stress
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1.09 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.390
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1.17 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.447
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Negative Affect
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5.13 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.421
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5.31 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.749
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of CRP
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9.99 mg/L
Standard Deviation 7.83
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13.4 mg/L
Standard Deviation 12.5
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of Cortisol in Serum (ng/mL)
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98.6 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 43.6
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109.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 60.0
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=30 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Blood Pressure (Systolic in mmHg)
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123 mmHg
Standard Deviation 16.9
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121 mmHg
Standard Deviation 14.0
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Level of TNF-alpha
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3.80 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.71
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4.27 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.84
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=21 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=27 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of Il-6
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0.547 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.609
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0.763 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.820
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Baseline Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
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67.8 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.8
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66.1 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.0
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=32 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=37 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Beats Per Minute (BPM)
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66.3 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.0
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66.6 BPM
Standard Deviation 13.3
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Skin Conductance (μS)
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3.58 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 3.94
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3.84 microsiemens (µS)
Standard Deviation 5.14
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Positive Affect
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12.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.74
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12.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.59
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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
| 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.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Stress
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1.44 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.698
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1.57 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.817
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=31 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=36 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Self-reported Negative Affect
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5.81 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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5.92 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.46
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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
| 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.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of CRP
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9.93 mg/L
Standard Deviation 6.43
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13.6 mg/L
Standard Deviation 13.7
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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
| Measure |
Terpenes On
n=23 Participants
Participants when exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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Terpenes Off
n=28 Participants
Participants when not exposed to terpenes during their forest exposure session.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of Cortisol in Serum (ng/mL)
|
117 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 57.8
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124 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 55.1
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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
| 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.
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|---|---|---|
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Blood Pressure (Systolic in mmHg)
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119 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12.4
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117 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13.9
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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
| 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.
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|---|---|---|
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Level of TNF-alpha
|
4.03 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.75
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3.72 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.64
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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
| 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.
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|---|---|---|
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Levels of Il-6
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0.585 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.569
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0.591 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.776
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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
| 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.
|
|---|---|---|
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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
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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
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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
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
SBP
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17.55 correlation coefficient
Interval -7.77 to 42.88
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
HR
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7.16 correlation coefficient
Interval -5.8 to 20.11
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
PA
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3.75 correlation coefficient
Interval -3.6 to 11.09
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
NA
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0.15 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.11 to 1.4
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Self-reported stress
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-0.38 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.66 to 0.89
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Cortisol
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-45.45 correlation coefficient
Interval -150.06 to 59.17
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Il-6
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-0.60 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.63 to 0.43
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
TNF-alpha
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-5.73 correlation coefficient
Interval -10.95 to -0.51
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Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
CRP
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-0.70 correlation coefficient
Interval -1.64 to 0.25
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Adverse Events
Terpenes On
Terpenes Off
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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