Nature-based therapies for stroke rehabilitation
Nature-based Therapies Supporting Conventional Therapies in Promoting Stroke Rehabilitation: a Randomised Controlled Pilot Study.
This study tests if spending time in nature during stroke rehabilitation helps patients recover better than traditional indoor therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahti) |
| Trial ID | NCT05898542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced an acute or subacute stroke and are currently in a rehabilitation ward.
Not a fit: Patients with severe aphasia, traumatic brain injuries, or those unable to make independent decisions may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: Other studies have shown promising results with nature-based therapies in various rehabilitation contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Lahti
- 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
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.