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Effect of ocean sound and sea view on mental well-being, stress and quality of life among people living near and away from the sea in Udupi District, Karnataka.

A comparative study to assess the ocean sound and sea view effect on mental well-being, stress, and quality of life among beachside dwellers and non-beachside dwellers in selected coastal region of Udupi district, Karnataka. - COAST-MIND Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105306
Enrollment
348
Registered
2026-03-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Ocean sounds and sea view exposure: Participants will be assessed about exposure to ocean sounds and sea views to assess its effect on mental well-being, stress,

Sponsors

Manipal college of nursing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for beachside dwellers 1. Adults aged 18 45 years. 2. Adults of selected coastal areas of Udupi District for at least 1 year. 3. Those living within 1.5 kilometers from the shoreline (beachside group). 4. Able to read and understand Kannada or English and respond to the questionnaire. 5. Willing to participate and give informed consent. Inclusion Criteria for non-beachside dwellers 1. Adults aged 18-45 years. 2. Adults of non-coastal areas of Udupi district for at least 1 year. 3. Adults residing more than 1.5 km away from the shoreline. 4. Able to read and understand Kannada or English and respond to the questionnaire. 5. Willing to participate and give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for beachside and non beachside dwellers 1. Adults with severe psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment affecting response. 2. Those currently hospitalised for major physical or mental illness. 3. Adults who are temporary visitors or staying less than 1 year in the study area

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. To assess the impact of ocean sounds and sea views on mental well-being of beachside dwellers and non-beachside dwellers. 2. To determine the effect of ocean sounds and sea views on stress level among beachside dwellers and non-beachside dwellers. 3. To assess the quality of life among beachside and non-beachside dwellers. 4. To find the relationship between mental well-being, stress, and quality of life among beachside dwellers and non-beachside dwellers. Timepoint: cross sectional study—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Savitha Prabhu

manipal college of nursing

savitha.umesh@manipal.edu9481760372

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026