Clinical Trial

Comparing the Effects of Indoor vs. Outdoor Horticultural Therapy on College Students

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Record status
This record was last updated April 30, 2025 (before its estimated May 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study used a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects of different forms of horticultural group interventions on college students' depression, anxiety and subjective well-being, and the internal mechanisms of the effects. Participants are required to complete the following tasks: Attend one indoor/outdoor group gardening activity per week, lasting 2 hours each session, for a total of 8 weeks. Complete psychological scale assessments at five time points: before the activity begins, at 4 weeks after the start, upon completion of the activity, and at 1 week and 2 weeks after completion.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06950801
Lead Sponsor Ye Zhiyin
Conditions Healthy
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-03-20
Primary Completion 2026-05-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-30