Potted plants may boost student mental health and grades

NCT ID NCT07228013

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

Summary

This study looks at whether actively caring for plants (like watering and pruning) can lower stress, improve mood, and boost academic motivation in college students. About 87 students will either care for plants on campus, at home, or not engage with plants at all. Over a 16-week semester, they will complete surveys to track changes in stress, anxiety, sleep, and study habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder insomnia mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Colorado State University Health and Exercise Science Department

    Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, United States