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NCT03950661 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Walking Green: The Effects of Walking in Forested and Urban Areas
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 82
- Enrollment target
NCT03950661 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 82 participants.
The verdict
NCT03950661, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 82 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This research hypothesizes that moderate physical activity in a "green environment" (e.g. a forest preserve path) has increased benefits on psychological measures (stress, anxiety, mood, depression, attention) and on physiological measures (Heart Rate Variability, Blood Glucose, Salivary Cortisol) when directly compared to activity in a "gray environment" (urban or suburban sidewalks). The study design is a randomized crossover design in which each subject is assigned randomly to a group which determines the order in which participants will walk in each location. Subjects will take three 50-minute walks per location in one week, with half of the subjects taking the urban walks first as per group assignment. Control data are collected on days when participants do not walk. Physiological data are taken during walks and control periods (heart rate, heart rate variation). Biomarker samples (saliva, dried blood spots) are taken on selected days. Psychological data are take before and after walks and control periods.
Interventions
- OTHER Walking
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 82 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03950661
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03950661 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 82 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Walking is the first listed.
NCT03950661 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03950661 about?
NCT03950661 is a clinical study titled "Walking Green: The Effects of Walking in Forested and Urban Areas". This research hypothesizes that moderate physical activity in a "green environment" (e.g. a forest preserve path) has increased benefits on psychological measures (stress, anxiety, mood, depression, attention) and on physiological measures (Heart Rate Variability, Blood Glucose, Salivary Cortisol) w...
What is the current status of trial NCT03950661?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 82 participants. The study started on 2016-06-01. Estimated completion is 2017-12-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03950661?
The interventions under investigation include: Walking (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03950661?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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