Rehabilitation for stroke patients using nature-based therapies
Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Supported by Nature Interventions
This study tests if nature-based rehabilitation can help people who have recently had a stroke recover better than those who only do light physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (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 | NCT06633146 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study recruits outpatient participants who have recently experienced a stroke and provides them with complimentary rehabilitation focused on nature interventions. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which engages in therapeutic activities in natural settings, or a control group that maintains light physical activity. The intervention group receives structured support that includes ergo- and physiotherapeutic tasks along with neurocognitive exercises, all conducted in an ecopsychotherapeutical framework. The study lasts for four weeks, with regular contact from research workers to encourage participation and monitor progress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have recently suffered an acute stroke.
Not a fit: Patients with traumatic intracranial bleeding, severe aphasia, or those unable to make independent decisions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients by leveraging the therapeutic benefits of nature.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of nature-based therapies for stroke rehabilitation is novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in using nature for mental health and rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Acute stroke Exclusion Criteria: * Traumatic intracranial bleeding without stroke * A malign, aggressive disease * Severe aphasia or incapable of independent decision making
Where this trial is running
Lahti
- Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care — Lahti, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hanna Haveri, MD PhD — Wellbeing Services County of Paijat-Hame
- Study coordinator: Hanna Haveri, MD PhD
- Email: hanna.haveri@paijatha.fi
- Phone: +358 3 81911
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.