Nature tourism tested as depression therapy

NCT ID NCT07180342

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shandong Provincial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether structured nature-based tourism activities can improve symptoms of major depressive disorder. Researchers will compare an intervention group that takes part in these activities with a control group receiving usual care, while both groups continue their regular antidepressant medication. The goal is to see if time in nature can boost mood and social functioning.

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 tourism activities
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, non-drug way to ease depression symptoms alongside standard medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects or other factors. The intervention is not a replacement for standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, China
Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, China

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