RecruitingPhase 2NCT06858189

Promoting Active Therapy: Path to Wellness

Can Nature-based Physical Activity Improve Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety?


Sponsor

Kansas State University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 28, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This project will examine changes in depression and anxiety following a 10-week intervention promoting nature-based physical activity in mental health settings. We will recruit ten licensed therapists whose caseload includes adults with depression and anxiety. Following a training by our team, each participating therapist will recruit six clients, who will be randomly assigned to the intervention or control condition. Clients in the intervention condition will engage in walk-and-talk therapy outdoors during weekly sessions and discuss strategies for being active outdoors on their own. We will assess changes in depression, anxiety, and nature-based physical activity in both groups.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether adding structured physical activity (exercise) to standard talk therapy can improve outcomes for people being treated for depression or anxiety. The program, called "Path to Wellness," aims to use exercise as a complementary tool alongside therapy sessions. **You may be eligible if...** - You are already a client of a participating therapist who has completed study training - You have been diagnosed with a depressive or anxiety disorder - You are able to safely engage in moderate physical activity - You are willing and able to complete all study requirements **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You plan to stop therapy within 6 months - You have active thoughts of suicide - You did not pass an exercise safety screening Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALWalk-and-talk therapy

During the 10-week intervention, clients and therapists will engage in walk-and-talk therapy outdoors in natural settings during weekly therapy sessions. In addition, therapists will work with clients to set realistic goals for increased nature-based physical activity outside of the therapy setting. Therapists will check in with clients weekly regarding their progress and assist with goal revision, barrier planning, and self-monitoring.


Locations(1)

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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