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Park prescription: three outdoor sessions may boost worker stress resilience

NCT ID NCT07601360

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether three one-hour nature-based group sessions in a park could improve stress resilience in 160 full-time employees in Hong Kong. Participants in the intervention group did mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises, and group reflection, while the control group continued their usual routines. The researchers measured heart rate variability, blood pressure, and stress questionnaires to see if the nature activities made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nature-based outdoor activities (mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises, group reflection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way for workplaces to help employees manage stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 160 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply to all workers. The intervention is brief (three sessions), so any benefits might be short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years * Full-time employees Exclusion Criteria: * part-time employees * individuals employed for less than six months * those with symptoms of heart disease * participants over 65 years of age

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Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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