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A smartphone nature challenge could boost teen social bonds

NCT ID NCT07720947

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 10-week smartphone-based nature-noticing intervention can increase social connectedness and prosocial behavior in Hong Kong secondary school students aged 15–17. Participants take photos of nature that evoke strong emotions and share them with a group chat twice a week. The study uses questionnaires to measure changes in how connected teens feel to others and how willing they are to help.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a smartphone-based nature-noticing intervention where participants take photos of nature and share emotions twice a week for 10 weeks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help teenagers feel more connected to others.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in a specific group (Hong Kong secondary students), so results may not apply broadly. The effect on social connectedness may be modest.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

127 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

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

15 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Hong Kong secondary school students * 15-17 years Exclusion criteria: * Students receiving intensive psychiatric treatment

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Conditions

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Social Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong