Nature as therapy? a new trial tests outdoor outings for anxious kids

NCT ID NCT05973123

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether spending time in nature can reduce anxiety in children aged 9-12 who have experienced adverse childhood events. Participants are assigned to either group nature outings, family outings, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if these nature-based activities improve anxiety and resilience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Nature-based group outings and family outings
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to reduce anxiety in children with a history of adverse childhood experiences.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small trial. The intervention may not outperform a waitlist control, and results may not generalize beyond this specific group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES ANXIETY LONELINESS STRESS DISORDER, POSTTRAUMATIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Oakland, California, 94609, United States

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