Nature-based therapies for stroke rehabilitation
Official title: Nature-based Therapies Supporting Conventional Therapies in Promoting Stroke Rehabilitation: a Randomised Controlled Pilot Study.
Run by Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care · NCT05898542 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if spending time in nature during stroke rehabilitation helps patients recover better than traditional indoor therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahti) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 31, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05898542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced an acute or subacute stroke and are currently in a rehabilitation ward.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe aphasia, traumatic brain injuries, or those unable to make independent decisions 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 study investigates the effects of nature-based therapies on patients undergoing rehabilitation after a stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives therapy sessions in natural settings, or a control group that engages in conventional indoor rehabilitation tasks. Blood and microbiome samples are collected at the start and after four weeks, alongside questionnaires assessing mood, quality of life, and functional deficits. The study aims to evaluate the impact of nature exposure on recovery outcomes over a three-month period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and improve quality of life for stroke rehabilitation patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with nature-based therapies in various rehabilitation contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Acute/Subacute stroke * Rehabilitation ward patient Exclusion Criteria: * Incapable of independent decision making * Traumatic bleeding in brain tissue * Severe aphasia * Severe, malign ongoing disease
Where it's running
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Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care
Lahti, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hanna Haveri, MD PhD
- Email: hanna.haveri@paijatha.fi
- Phone: +358444828225
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.