Effect of Environment on the Central and Peripheral Nervous System

Part of paid clinical trials in Tampa, Florida.

Sponsor
University of South Florida
Study ID
NCT06778356
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Rumination

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Built environment — OTHER
    Participants will complete the study session at a University student center.
  • Natural environment — OTHER
    Participants will complete the study session in a nature trail.

Study Details

The main goal of this study is to understand how different environments influence both mental responses, like overthinking (rumination), and physical reactions, such as heart rate and blood pressure, after a challenging task.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 14, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2025
Primary completion
May 20, 2026
Completion
May 20, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
95 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE

Arms

  • Experimental: Built environment assignment
    Participants will complete the study session in a built environment
  • Experimental: Natural environment
    Participants will complete the study session in a natural environment.

Primary Outcome Measure

Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) [ Time Frame: Respiratory sinus arrhythmia will be measured during a baseline (20 minutes), challenging task (19 minutes) and the recovery period (10 minutes). ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of South FloridaTampaFlorida33620-

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