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Can a 20-minute forest walk beat scrolling for stress? study puts four activities to the test.

NCT ID NCT07673653

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares how four different 20-minute activities—guided meditation, a forest walk (forest bathing), smartphone scrolling, and reading—affect stress and anxiety. One hundred Italian-speaking adults will provide saliva samples and fill out questionnaires before and after the activity to measure changes in cortisol and perceived stress. The goal is to see which experience best lowers short-term stress and whether a person's usual mindfulness level plays a role.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If one activity clearly reduces stress more than others, it could guide simple, low-cost recommendations for managing daily stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study with only one session per activity. Results may not apply to long-term stress or to people with medical conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Understanding of the Italian language Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe mental disorders and/or significant medical conditions * Endocrine or metabolic disorders * Substance dependence

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Locations

  • Cascina Cravino Via Bassi 21

    Pavia, Italia, 27100, Italy

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