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Forest bathing and meditation tested as natural blood pressure aids for women over 60

NCT ID NCT07709962

Disease control Sponsor: University of Rijeka Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This pilot study explores whether an eight-week mindfulness course or a short guided forest bathing program can lower stress and blood pressure in women over 60 who are already taking medication for hypertension. Sixty women are split into three groups: one learns mindfulness, one takes guided forest walks, and one continues usual care. Researchers measure stress, self-efficacy, blood pressure, and cortisol levels before and after the programs.

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Active substance
a mindfulness course and a guided forest bathing program
What this could lead to
If effective, these nature- and meditation-based programs could offer drug-free ways to help older women manage stress and blood pressure.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot with only 60 participants and no random assignment, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or temporary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Woman older than 60 years * Diagnosed arterial hypertension (pharmacologically treated) * Signed informed consent form for participation Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 60 years * Inability to participate in the study over a six-month period (e.g., persons planning extended travel or terminally ill patients) * Without stable housing (homeless individuals) * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder(s) * Cognitive impairment * Alcohol or other substance dependence * Unsigned consent form for participation

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Conditions

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essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

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Arterial hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine

    Rijeka, Croatia

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