Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Nature and Forest Therapy in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Lead Sponsor:
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome, Protection Against
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of regular forest therapy under guidance of a licensed nature therapist on patients with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risks
Detailed Description
It is assumed that nature and forest experience has sustainable benefits for the physical and mental health of individuals with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk profile. Especially co-therap...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Definition of Metabolic Syndrome according to the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF):
- waist circumference: at least 94 cm for men, at least 80 cm for women
- plus at least two of the following risk factors:
- fasting blood glucose levels of \> 100 mg/dl (\> 5.6 mmol/l) measured in blood plasma or diagnosed diabetes mellitus
- elevated triglycerides \> 150 mg/dl (\> 1.7 mmol/l) or therapy already initiated to lower triglycerides
- low HDL cholesterol: \< 40 mg/dl (\< 1.05 mmol/l) in men and \< 50 mg/dl (\< 1.25 mmol/l) in women or already initiated therapy to increase HDL
- Hypertension (from \> 130 mmHg systolic and \> 85 mmHg diastolic) or already treated hypertension
Exclusion
- Serious acute or chronic illnesses
- Immobility or limitation of mobility due to orthopedic, neurological or other medical cause
- Participation in another study
- Serious mental illness
- Pregnancy and lactation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 27 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04781491
Start Date
June 27 2022
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
October 25 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Charité Hochschulambulanz für Naturheilkunde am Immanuel Krankenhaus
Berlin, Germany, 14109