NCT07399457

Brief Summary

This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a nature-based physical activity group delivered by K-State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for students experiencing depression and anxiety.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2025

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2025

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 26, 2026

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 10, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

February 10, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

January 26, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2026

Conditions

Depression and Anxiety Symptom

Keywords

anxietycollege studentsphysical activitynaturegroup therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Attendance

    The percentage of total group therapy sessions participants attended

    Weekly across the 8-week intervention

  • Group enjoyment and satisfaction

    Assessed using the Group Session Rating Scale. Each of the 6 items is rated on a scale from 0-10, with higher scores indicating higher group enjoyment and satisfaction with group relationships, topics, approach, activity, skills, and overall.

    Weekly across the 8-week therapy group

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Depression and anxiety

    Baseline and week 8

Study Arms (1)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Received the Moving Naturally Through Challenges group therapy intervention

Behavioral: Moving Naturally Through Challenges group therapy

Interventions

Moving Naturally Through Challenges group therapyBEHAVIORAL

The intervention included 8 weeks of group therapy. Each session was 90 minutes and incorporated 30 minutes of nature-based physical activity and 60 minutes of traditional group therapy with content focused on managing anxiety.

Also known as: nature-based physical activity therapy group
Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Attends an intake session at CAPS
  • Passes the pre-group screening (therapist and client agree that group is a good fit for student's needs)

You may not qualify if:

  • Medical condition that prevents safe participation in physical activity (assessed via ACSM risk screener)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionAnxiety DisordersMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 26, 2026

First Posted

February 10, 2026

Study Start

February 1, 2025

Primary Completion

June 30, 2025

Study Completion

June 30, 2025

Last Updated

February 10, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

US(1)