The Benefits of Nature for Mood and Cognition in Persons With and Without Parkinson's Disease

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS · Jun 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how being in nature can improve mood and thinking skills for people with and without Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to understand if spending time in natural environments, like parks, lakesides, or forests, can help enhance feelings of well-being and cognitive abilities. The study is currently recruiting participants who are at least 40 years old and can speak English, have good vision, and access to the internet through a smartphone or computer.

To take part in the study, individuals with Parkinson's disease need to have a confirmed diagnosis of the condition, while those without Parkinson's should be healthy adults without any neurological issues. Participants will complete an online survey about their experiences in nature and how it affects their mood and cognition. This is a great opportunity for those eligible to contribute to important research that could help others in the future!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• For persons with Parkinson's disease:
• • Participants must be at least 40 years old
• • Have a diagnosis of idiopathic PD
• • Be proficient English speakers
• • Have functional vision
• • Have internet access, and access to a smartphone/laptop/desktop
• For persons without Parkinson's disease:
• • Participants must be healthy middle-aged and older adults, with no diagnosis of neurological/neurodegenerative conditions
• • Participants must be at least 40 years old
• • Be proficient English speakers
• • Have functional vision
• • Have internet access, and access to a smartphone/laptop/desktop
• Exclusion Criteria (both groups):
• • Diagnosis of dementia
• • Poor vision (non-functional range)
• • Lack of access to internet or to a smartphone/ laptop/desktop computer.