Sailing therapy: a new wind for psychiatric care?

NCT ID NCT07354633

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

Summary

This study tests whether sailing can help people with psychiatric disorders feel better. Forty adults in France will either take sailing lessons or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem to see if sailing makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sailing

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a fun, drug-free way to boost mental well-being and self-esteem for people with psychiatric disorders.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits of sailing might be no better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • EPS VIlle Evrard - UNIRRE 93

    RECRUITING

    Neuilly-sur-Marne, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Rusheenthira Thavaseelan

    RECRUITING

    Neuilly-sur-Marne, 93330, France

    Contact

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••