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Nature walks might lift your spirit: new study says yes

NCT ID NCT06365736

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Twente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested whether spending 30 minutes a day in nature, with quiet contemplation, could improve spiritual well-being in healthy adults. 41 participants were asked to walk, sit, and silently observe nature for 10 sessions over 14 days. The study measured changes in spiritual well-being using questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
contemplative nature walks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, free activity to boost spiritual well-being in healthy adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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

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Inclusion Criteria: * is 18 years or older; * has access to a nearby natural environment for walking and sitting activities such as a forest, park, or walking area; * possesses the physical ability to walk for half an hour; * has access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection and an email address; * is willing to commit half an hour to engage in nature walks 10 times over 14 days. Exclusion Criteria: \- NA.

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Healthy Spiritual well-being

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Twente

    Enschede, Overijssel, 7522NB, Netherlands

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