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Nature as therapy? a new trial tests outdoor outings for anxious kids

NCT ID NCT05973123

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether spending time in nature can reduce anxiety in children aged 9-12 who have experienced adverse childhood events. Participants are assigned to either group nature outings, family outings, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if these nature-based activities improve anxiety and resilience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nature-based group outings and family outings
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to reduce anxiety in children with a history of adverse childhood experiences.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small trial. The intervention may not outperform a waitlist control, and results may not generalize beyond this specific group.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Expected to start

Jul 2023

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Expected to finish

Sep 2023

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

9 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Pediatric Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 9-12 years at enrollment 2. Has an ACE Score of 1 or higher 3. Has a SCARED-P score of 15 or higher 4. Is available to attend three group outings if assigned to group intervention arm. 5. Has a caregiver who is able to consent and attend outings with them. 6. Is able to read, write, and speak English, Spanish or Arabic. 7. Has no serious health conditions that affect their ability to be in nature. 8. Willing to wear a provided electronic sensor continuously for 6 weeks, including sleep, excluding bathing and device recharging time. 9. Have no major changes in their mental health treatment plan during the time of the study. Caregiver eligibility criteria 1. Able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or Arabic 2. Be at least 18 years old. 3. Have no serious health conditions that affect their ability to be in nature. 4. Is available to attend 6 weekly outings if assigned to group intervention arm. 5. Have a smart phone and be willing to download NatureDose app from NatureQuant. Exclusion Criteria Child: 1. Concomitant active treatment modification (eg medication changes) for the past month. 2. Unable to attend weekly nature outings if randomized to the group intervention. 3. Physical or health limitation to participating in outdoor activities. 4. Previous SHINE participant. 5. Caregiver unable to consent. 6. Unable to pass short quiz at the end of the assent. 7. Wards of the state who do not have a guardian other than the state who can consent on their behalf. 8. Non-English, Arabic or Spanish speaking participants. 9. Unwilling to use a FitBit. Exclusion criteria - caregiver 1. Unable to attend weekly nature outings if randomized to the group intervention. 2. Physical or health limitation to participating in outdoor activities. 3. Previous SHINE participant. 4. Unable to provide informed consent. 5. Non-English, Arabic or Spanish speaking participants. 6. Unwilling to use NatureDose app.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adverse childhood experiences Anxiety Loneliness Stress disorder, posttraumatic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

    Oakland, California, 94609, United States

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