Effects of Brief Nature Exposure on Brain Functioning and Stress Reactivity

Conditions

• Stress (Psychology)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - 25 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Nature vs. Urban walks — OTHER
  We will evaluate the impact of spending time in nature vs. an urban control on EEG-based measures of reward and attention and resting heart rate variability

Study Details

This study is focused on understanding the impact of time spent in nature (relative to an urban control) on stress, neural, and cardiac functioning in people experiencing high levels of stress, depression, and anxiety.

Key Dates

Start date

Jan 1, 2026

Status verified

Mar 2026

Primary completion

Jun 30, 2026

Completion

Jun 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

20 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: Within-group study
  individuals endorsing current high stress levels

Primary Outcome Measure

Brain functioning [ Time Frame: ~1 hour after walking condition ]

Locations (1)

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