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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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EPS VIlle Evrard - UNIRRE 93
RECRUITINGNeuilly-sur-Marne, France
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Rusheenthira Thavaseelan
RECRUITINGNeuilly-sur-Marne, 93330, France
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