MindMove: nature-based physical activity and psychological skills for mental health

Feasibility and preliminary evaluation of a novel acceptance and commitment therapy-based physical activity intervention in nature for distressed higher education students

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN15692603

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-30

Start date

2025-02-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-09

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Conditions

Mental health Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

MindMove intervention program consists of six group sessions, each lasting about 60-75 minutes, over six consecutive weeks. The first session is held inside, but the rest of the sessions are outdoors

participants are encouraged all the time to be physically active as they liked being present with their body and environment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 29 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Students aged 18–29 years 2. Elevated psychological strain, anxiety, or stress 3. Engage in insufficient physical activity for their health. The current physical activity recommendation for adults was used to support the definition of insufficient activity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: There were no exclusion criteria apart from age, and eligibility was based on participants’ self-assessment.

Countries

Finland

Contacts

Public ContactAnu Kangasniemi

anu.kangasniemi@jamk.fi+358 (0)406847006

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026