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Terpenes
Forest Bathing for Forest Bathing
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Gregory Bratman, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at baseline (pre-exposure).
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing whether breathing in natural forest scents can help reduce stress. Participants will take part in multiple forest bathing sessions, some with scent exposure and some without. The study will measure changes in heart rate variability, blood pressure, heart rate, self-reported stress, and inflammation levels to see if the scents have a calming effect.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at baseline (pre-exposure).
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline (pre-exposure).
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Baseline HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
Changes in the HF (ms^2) Component of HRV
Secondary study objectives
Baseline Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
Beats Per Minute (BPM)
Blood Pressure (Diastolic in mmHg)
+9 moreOther study objectives
Degree of Association of Sum Composite of Absorbed Dose of VOCs in Serum (μg/mL)
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Terpenes OnExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Forest bathing intervention with no filtration of terpenes from inhaled air using PAPR with particle-only filter ("terpenes on")
Group II: Terpenes OffActive Control1 Intervention
Forest bathing intervention with filtration of terpenes from inhaled air using PAPR with activated charcoal filter ("terpenes off")
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Forest bathing
2021
N/A
~80
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,824 Previous Clinical Trials
1,913,312 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
862 Previous Clinical Trials
674,058 Total Patients Enrolled
Gregory Bratman, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You currently have or had a diagnosis of a medical condition affecting the brain, high blood pressure, mental health, breathing, or loss of smell.You are taking certain medications.You are pregnant.You do not smoke cigarettes.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Terpenes On
- Group 2: Terpenes Off
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.