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Comparison of Two Park-Based Activities on Emotional Well-Being in Adults With Mobility Impairments
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
This study will examine the impact of a 10-week crossover urban park intervention on the emotional well-being of people with mobility impairments. Outcomes between 5 weeks of sensory engagement activity (i.e., enjoy sights, sounds; primarily sedentary) and 5 weeks of physical activity (i.e., wheeling/walking on trail) while in the park will be compared.
Official title: Comparison of Two Park-Based Activities to Improve Emotional Well-Being and Reduce Stress of Adults With Mobility Impairments
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Physical Activity
Participants will be asked to continuously move at a moderate pace along a park trail for 30 minutes, with limited rest periods. The research assistant will monitor the person while in the park and the participant will be asked to turn off their cell phone during this time.
Sensory Engagement
Participants will be asked to stay within a specific area of the park, relax and enjoy the scenery and engage their senses (see, touch, smell, and listen to nature). In addition, the participant will be told they can engage in meditation, mindfulness, and daydreaming. The research assistant will monitor the person while in the park and the participant will be asked to turn off their cell phone during this time.