Nature's medicine: can forest bathing, herbs, and leeches boost health in those with disabilities?
NCT ID NCT07709221
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether complementary therapies like forest therapy (guided time in nature), phytotherapy (herbal treatments), and hirudotherapy (medicinal leeches) can improve physical and mental health in people with reduced work capacity or special needs. Participants are assigned to one of three therapy groups or a control group. Researchers measure changes in blood pressure, body composition, strength, well-being, stress, and sleep quality. The goal is to develop safe, standardized recommendations for these services.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- complementary and alternative health care services including forest therapy, phytotherapy, and hirudotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could provide evidence-based recommendations for using these natural therapies to improve health and well-being in people with reduced work capacity or special needs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The therapies are not standard medical treatments and their effects may vary widely.
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Locations
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Klaipeda University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Klaipėda, Klaipėda County, LT-92294, Lithuania