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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Effects of walking in nature on stress responses in people with coronary artery disease

Official title: Weather Sensitivity Profile and the Effects of Walking in Nature on Psychophysiological Stress Response in Individuals With Coronary Artery Disease

Run by Lithuanian University of Health Sciences · NCT06139705 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests if walking in nature can help reduce stress for people with coronary artery disease compared to walking indoors.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment160 (estimated)
SponsorLithuanian University of Health Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Palanga)
Trial IDNCT06139705 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and are participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery or have unstable cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates how walking in different environments, specifically natural versus indoor settings, affects the stress responses of individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD). The study focuses on individuals who are sensitive to weather changes and aims to understand how these environmental factors influence their psychophysiological reactions during cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will engage in walking activities in both outdoor and indoor environments, and their stress responses will be monitored and analyzed. The findings could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies tailored to the needs of weather-sensitive patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cardiac rehabilitation programs by incorporating nature-based interventions to better manage stress in patients with coronary artery disease.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous research has indicated that nature exposure can positively influence stress responses, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. from 18 years and older,
2. diagnosis of CAD,
3. participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program,
4. able to hear, speak and read in Lithuanian, and
5. signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. coronary artery bypass graft surgery, other cardiac surgery graft,
2. cognitive or communicative disabilities or other severe comorbidities,
3. unstable cardiovascular status,
4. did not speak Lithuanian fluently,
5. did not consent in participating

Where it's running

  • Laboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
    Palanga, Lithuania     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.