Can time in nature ease anxiety and depression? a new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06981000

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Copenhagen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether locally adapted nature-based health interventions can help people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or stress. Around 120 adults will take part in weekly outdoor group sessions for at least 10 weeks, focusing on nature interaction, social connection, and physical activity. The goal is to see if such programs are practical and acceptable, not yet to prove they work.

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 health intervention (nature interaction, social communities, physical activity)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a structured, evidence-based nature therapy option for mild to moderate mental health issues, potentially reducing reliance on medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It tests whether the program is practical, not whether it works. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY ANXIETY DISORDERS DEPRESSION - MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER DEPRESSIVE DISORDER STRESS, PSYCHOLOGIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark

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