Nature therapy for ADHD and autism: can outdoor play improve kids' quality of life?
NCT ID NCT07203469
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study in Norway will test whether nature-based group activities—like outdoor education and therapy—can improve quality of life, self-esteem, and daily functioning for 240 neurodivergent children and youth (ages not specified) with ADHD, autism, or Tourette's. Participants will take part in 10- to 12-week programs in schools or healthcare settings. Researchers will measure happiness, stress, and heart rate changes to see if being outdoors makes a difference.
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Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ABUP), Sørlandet Hospital HF
RECRUITINGKristiansand, Agder, 4630, Norway
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Department of Sport and Physical Education, University of Agder
RECRUITINGKristiansand, Agder, 4630, Norway
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What this could mean
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Active substance
nature-based group activities (outdoor education and therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to boost well-being and daily functioning for neurodivergent children.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. Benefits might vary widely among participants.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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