Doctor prescribes a walk on the beach: nature therapy tested for stress relief

NCT ID NCT06622629

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 5-week nature-based therapy program—featuring guided walks and mindfulness in a coastal urban park—could improve stress resilience and quality of life in 100 healthy adults. Participants attended three 60-minute sessions per week and were followed for another 5 weeks. The researchers measured changes in stress biomarkers, emotional well-being, and health-related quality of life to see if time in nature can boost overall health.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Nature-based therapy (guided walks and mindfulness in a coastal urban park)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could support adding nature-based therapy to public health programs for stress reduction and well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment for a disease. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

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