Examining Effects of Active Plant Engagement on College Student Well-Being and Performance (NCT07228013) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Examining Effects of Active Plant Engagement on College Student Well-Being and Performance
United States87 participantsStarted 2025-08-22
Plain-language summary
The goal of this feasibility study is to determine if active engagement with plants (e.g. care, maintenance) improves mental health and academic performance in college students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does active engagement with plants result in improvements in academic motivation and study habits?
2. Does active engagement with plants result in reductions in stress and improvements in mood?
Researchers will compare two interventions groups (campus plant engagement group and home plant engagement group) to the comparison group (no plant engagement or passive exposure) to clarify the practical and potential benefits of active plant care for college students.
Participants will:
* Complete four surveys over the course of a 16-week semester
* Water, prune and check the soil of their assigned plants
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Enrolled in in-person HES courses during the study semester
* Not currently growing/caring for plants
* Willing to comply with assigned intervention
* Able to complete surveys in English
* Available for 16-week duration
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current enrollment in other intervention studies targeting mental health/academic performance
* Severe plant allergies (e.g. to pollen, mold) regardless of the use of non-toxic and non-pollen plants
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Perceived Stress from Baseline to Week 16
Timeframe: Week 2: Baseline/Time 1 Survey Week 7: Time 2 Survey Week 11: Time 3 Survey Week 16: Time 4 Survey
2
Change in Negative Affect from Baseline to Week 16
Timeframe: Week 2: Baseline/Time 1 Survey Week 7: Time 2 Survey Week 11: Time 3 Survey Week 16: Time 4 Survey