Nature play may ease family stress, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07570498

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether nature-based activities like walking barefoot on grass, playing games, and making music outdoors can help parents and children feel closer and manage emotions better. 100 low-income families participated, with half doing the nature activities and the other half doing nothing special. Researchers measured changes in parent-child relationship quality and children's emotional control using questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Outdoor nature activities (barefoot lawn walking, nature games, music)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help families manage stress and strengthen bonds through nature.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is brief and may not have lasting effects.

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Kowloon, Hong Kong

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