A Study on the Effects of Forest Therapy on Sarcopenia

Purpose: The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of an 8-week Forest Based Intervention program on muscle strength, physical performance, and psychological well-being in older women with sarcopenia. Duration: The program lasts for 8 weeks, with 2 sessions per week (16 sessions total). Each session is approximately 180 minutes. Activities: Participants will take part in a structured program at the Caoling Shibi Forest Healing Base in Yunlin. The program includes forest trail walking, resistance training using elastic bands, stretching, and sensory activities such as aromatherapy and deep breathing. Assessments: Researchers will evaluate physical indicators and psychological well-being before the program, immediately after, and at a 2-month follow-up. Goal: We hope to determine if combining structured exercise with the forest environment can effectively improve the health and quality of life for older women with sarcopenia.

NCT Number	NCT07632417
Lead Sponsor	National Taiwan University Hospital Collaborators: Chungnam National University
Conditions	Sarcopenia, Healthy Aging
Enrollment	36 participants
Start Date	2026-05-13
Primary Completion	2026-06-26 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-11 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-15