Nature walks and meditation may ease stress in highly sensitive people

NCT ID NCT07368231

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether combining forest therapy (mindful walks in nature) with mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. About 310 participants aged 18 to 65 with high sensory-processing sensitivity were randomly assigned to either a forest-based program or an indoor sensory control activity over 22 weeks. The main goal was to see if the forest program lowered perceived stress more than the control.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IFM International Forest Medicine

    Ronda, Andalusia, 29492, Spain

  • Sessions conducted in natural forest settings within the Serranía de Ronda, specifically the Valle del Genal area

    Ronda, Andalusia, 29492, Spain

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