Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorJoint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lahti)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 31, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 28, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 3, 2024
Trial IDNCT05898542 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

  • Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care
    Lahti, Finland
    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.
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.