Assessing the effects of a nature-based group therapeutic intervention on well-being and distress

Effectiveness of a nature-based group therapeutic intervention on well-being and distress in participants with low levels of depression and anxiety: A randomised controlled trial assessing post-therapy changes

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14025352

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-08

Start date

2024-10-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-21

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Conditions

Well-being and distress Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

The intervention group participates in the group nature-based intervention, which is delivered by 2 psychosocial workers who have participated in the training and are regularly supervised. The nature-

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 or more years old 2. Gave informed consent for participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Moderate to severe depression score (score of 3 or higher on PHQ-2) 2. Moderate or high anxiety score (score of 3 or higher on GAD-2) 3. Acute suicidality 4. Neurological impairments

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Well-being, measured by WHO-5 questionnaire at baseline (pre-therapy) and post-therapy (last session/6 weeks)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Distress, measured by Kessler 10 questionnaire at baseline (pre-therapy) and post-therapy (last session/6 weeks)	—

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactLena Schmid

lschmid@hudara.org+49.(0)30.577.0631.0

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026