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A Study on the Effects of Forest Therapy on Sarcopenia
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Purpose: The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of an 8-week Forest Based Intervention program on muscle strength, physical performance, and psychological well-being in older women with sarcopenia. Duration: The program lasts for 8 weeks, with 2 sessions per week (16 sessions total). Each session is approximately 180 minutes. Activities: Participants will take part in a structured program at the Caoling Shibi Forest Healing Base in Yunlin. The program includes forest trail walking, resistance training using elastic bands, stretching, and sensory activities such as aromatherapy and deep breathing. Assessments: Researchers will evaluate physical indicators and psychological well-being before the program, immediately after, and at a 2-month follow-up. Goal: We hope to determine if combining structured exercise with the forest environment can effectively improve the health and quality of life for older women with sarcopenia.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
55 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-05-13
Completion Date
2027-05-11
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Forest-Based Intervention Program
An 8-week structured intervention (16 sessions total, 180 min each) conducted at the Caoling Shibi Forest Healing Base. The program integrates physical exercise (forest trail walking and elastic band resistance training) with nature-based sensory immersion (aromatherapy, deep breathing, and nature awareness). The intervention follows a manualized protocol led by certified instructors, specifically designed to improve muscle strength, physical function, and psychological well-being in older women.