Effectiveness of Information Technology-Assisted Horticultural Therapy Program on Heart Rate Vari… (NCT06797804) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Information Technology-Assisted Horticultural Therapy Program on Heart Rate Variability, Stress, Depression and Happiness Among Older Adults Resident in Long-Term Care Facilities
Taiwan76 participantsStarted 2024-11-14
Plain-language summary
This study aims to address existing research gaps by investigating the effects of technology-assisted horticultural therapy on stress, depression, and happiness among older adults residing in long-term care facilities. By examining the modulation of the autonomic nervous system, the findings will provide a foundation for developing comprehensive health promotion programs that integrate traditional therapeutic practices with modern technology to enhance the well-being of the aging population.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Agree to participate in this study
. Elderly persons aged 65 and above living in long-term care facilities
. Live in long-term care facilities for at least three months
. No gender restrictions
. Be aware, able to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese, and be able to express opinions
. The upper limbs can move freely and there is no disease that causes tremors in the hands (such as Parkinson's disease, hepatic encephalopathy, etc.)
Exclusion criteria
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2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Heart Rate Variability, HRV
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (T0)
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Perceived Stress Scale, PSS
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (T0)
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Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-15
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (T0)
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The 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index, WHO-5
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (T0)
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The efficacy of horticultural therapy evaluation form; EHTE
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (T0)
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Heart Rate Variability, HRV
Timeframe: 4 weeks after intervention (T1)
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Perceived Stress Scale, PSS
Timeframe: 4 weeks after intervention (T1)
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Trial details
NCT IDNCT06797804
SponsorNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
. Has participated in gardening-related activities within one month of receiving the case
. Those diagnosed with terminal illness or whose health condition is rapidly deteriorating
. Those suffering from Parkinson's disease, serious heart disease, dementia, mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.)
. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) with cognitive impairment (MMSE scores below 16 points for individuals with no formal education, below 21 points for those with elementary education, and below 24 points for those with junior high school education or higher.)
. Those who are unable to participate in the event due to severe speech, vision or hearing impairment
Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-15
Timeframe: 4 weeks after intervention (T1)
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The 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index, WHO-5
Timeframe: 4 weeks after intervention (T1)
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Heart Rate Variability, HRV
Timeframe: 8 weeks after intervention (T2)
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Perceived Stress Scale, PSS
Timeframe: 8 weeks after intervention (T2)
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Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-15
Timeframe: 8 weeks after intervention (T2)
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The 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index, WHO-5
Timeframe: 8 weeks after intervention (T2)
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The efficacy of horticultural therapy evaluation form; EHTE