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Forest bathing may be the stress cure for sensitive souls

NCT ID NCT07183917

Symptom relief Sponsor: IFM International Forest Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether weekly forest therapy and mindfulness sessions could reduce stress in highly sensitive adults. Over 8 weeks, 131 participants took part in guided walks and relaxation exercises in nature. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach improves well-being and emotional balance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Forest therapy and mindfulness sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and improve well-being for highly sensitive people.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be due to the group setting or attention, not the forest itself.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

131 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Self-identified as Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with a score ≥70 on the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSP-SC). * Able to attend weekly sessions for 8 consecutive weeks. * Willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder not stabilized). * Current substance abuse or dependence. * Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or mobility limitations preventing safe participation in outdoor walking or relaxation exercises. * Participation in another clinical intervention study during the same period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Ronda, Andalusia, 29492, Spain