Tokyo, Sept. 4 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000062728) titled 'Evaluation of the effects of forest walking and digital biomarker measurement using a proprietary wearable device on mind and body' on Sept. 4.

Study Type: Observational

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Akita International University

Condition: Condition - Healthy adults Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - While recent advancements in science and technology and shifts in socio-economic structures have supported our convenient and fast-paced lifestyles, these rapid changes have also precipitated environmental issues (particularly climate change), exacerbated social inequality, and increased mental stress in daily life, thereby threatening human health and quality of life. Against this backdrop, there is growing expectation that utilizing environments such as forests and parks can improve psychological and physiological health, aid recovery from fatigue, and extend healthy life expectancy. Research is expanding globally, particularly regarding walking in forests and parks, to examine not only the physical health benefits of aerobic exercise but also the mental relaxation effects provided by the natural environment. This study conducts an exploratory assessment of physiological and psychological changes before and after walking in existing forest parks within Akita Prefecture, an area where scientific evidence-based research is currently lacking. The study utilizes physiological data measured via wearable devices developed at Akita International University, alongside psychological analysis (such as stress levels) derived from the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire. Basic objectives2 - Safety,Efficacy

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old = Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Healthy men and women aged 18 or older who do not meet any exclusion criteria. Key exclusion criteria - 1) Exclusion criteria: Individuals who-based on an interview conducted using the explanatory document at the time of the participation request-present with skin conditions at the intended device attachment site; are pregnant or potentially pregnant; or have underlying medical conditions such as severe heart disease, malignant tumors, or active inflammation.

2) Individuals who have already been selected for and participated in another intervention group (forest park walk) in this study. Target Size - 60

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 08 Month 27 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 09 Month 07 Day Last follow-up date - 2027 Year 03 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071818

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