Community nature walks to reduce stress in diverse groups
Examining Anti-Racist Healing in Nature to Protect Telomeres of Transitional Age BIPOC for Health Equity
This study is testing if taking community nature walks in a redwood forest can help reduce stress for Black, Latinx, Pilipinx, and Pacific Islander groups over six months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | San Francisco State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06056375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community nature walks in a redwood forest over six months, followed by three months of chosen nature activities with family or friends, specifically targeting stress reduction in Black, Latinx, Pilipinx, and Pacific Islander communities. The study will utilize validated biological, behavioral, and sociocultural measures to assess the impact of these activities on chronic stress and health disparities. The approach aligns with the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Framework, focusing on various factors that contribute to health disparities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 and older from Black, Latinx, Pilipinx, and Pacific Islander backgrounds who can commit to a 9-month nature intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, cognitively impaired, or incarcerated may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce chronic stress and improve health outcomes in underrepresented communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with nature-based interventions for stress reduction, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion critieria: * 18 years or older * able to commit to a 9-month Nature Intervention (6-month walks; 3-month chosen nature activity) * spoken languages: English, Spanish, or Tagalog * able-bodied as in must be able to walk. Exclusion criteria: * pregnant women (and other gender identities who are pregnant) * prisoners * cognitively impaired
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- San Francisco State University — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Charlotte Tate, Ph.D.
- Email: ctate2@sfsu.edu
- Phone: (415) 338-2267
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.