SleepNCT07699588
Longitudinal Study of Neighborhood Social Event Attendance at Renovated Parks and Changes in Sleep, Stress, and Well-being
A study testing Community Park Event Participation in people with Sleep and Well-being, run by City University of New York, School of Public Health at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to learn whether participating in community social and cultural events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live near participating parks. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sleep, Well-being, Mood
- What is being tested?
- Community Park Event Participation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 4 Jun 2026to 31 Jan 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live within 1 mile of a participating neighborhood park site
- Be able to read and understand English
- Have regular access to a smartphone
- Be willing and able to wear a wearable ring device continuously for approximately 6 months
- Plan to attend at least one community park event during the study period
Who cannot join
- Those that do not meet above inclusion criteria
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Center for Systems and Community Design, City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, New York, 10027
About this study
Official title: Community-engaged Intervention to Optimize the Impact of Renovated Neighborhood Parks on Community Wellbeing
The goal of this study is to learn whether participating in community social and cultural events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live near participating parks.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
Read more
- Does participation in community park events lead to improvements over time in sleep, stress, mood, and other aspects of well-being?
- Are greater levels of event participation associated with greater improvements in these outcomes?
Participants will:
- Wear a wearable ring device (Oura Ring) most of the time for about six months to measure sleep and physical health indicators
- Attend free community events at or near their neighborhood park, such as social, cultural, or physical activity programs
- Complete online surveys at the beginning and end of the study about well-being and mental health
- Complete brief weekly surveys on mood and study park use
- Attend two in-person visits for basic physical measurements (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure) and device setup/return
- Conditions
- Sleep, Well-being, Mood, Mental Health, Stress (Psychology), Quality of Life
- Being tested
- Community Park Event Participation
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Community Park Event ParticipationBehavioural
Participants are encouraged to attend free community-based events, including social, cultural, and physical activity programming held in their local neighborhood parks. These events are organized and implemented by the research team in collaboration with local vendors and are designed to promote community engagement and support health and well-being. Actual attendance may vary across participants, and participation is supported through incentives.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in Community Park Events | Experimental | Participants are adults living near participating neighborhood parks who are enrolled in a study evaluating the health and well-being effects of participation in community-based park events. Participants are encouraged and incentivized to attend free social, cultural, and physical activity events over the study period. In addition, participants wear a wearable device and complete surveys to assess changes in sleep, physiological indicators, and psychosocial well-being over time. Receives: Behavioral: Community Park Event Participation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Total sleep duration
Total sleep duration (in seconds) will be measured using a wearable ring device and will be computed as the sum of total sleep in REM (rapid eye movement), deep, and light sleep stages. Sleep duration will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis. The outcome will assess within-participant change in average nightly sleep duration over time.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Secondary outcomes (28)
Total time in bed
Total time in bed (in seconds) will be measured using a wearable ring device and will be computed as the sum of total sleep in REM (rapid eye movement), deep, and light sleep stages, plus time awake. Total time in bed will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Sleep efficiency
Proportion of time spent asleep while in bed (total sleep duration / total time in bed).
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep duration
Total sleep in the REM (rapid eye movement) stage (in seconds) measured using a wearable ring device. REM sleep duration will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis, as well as the proportion of total sleep (REM sleep duration / total sleep duration).
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Deep sleep duration
Total sleep in the deep sleep stage (in seconds) measured using a wearable ring device. Deep sleep duration will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis, as well as proportion of total sleep duration (deep sleep duration / total sleep duration).
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Light sleep duration
Total sleep in the light stage (in seconds) measured using a wearable ring device. Light sleep duration will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis, as well as proportion of total sleep duration (light sleep duration / total sleep duration).
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Sleep timing
The timing of sleep (hour and minute sleep starts to hour and minute sleep ends) measured using a wearable ring device.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Heart rate variability
Heart rate variability (in milliseconds) measured during sleep using a wearable ring device.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Resting heart rate
Resting heart rate (in beats per minute) measured during sleep using a wearable ring device.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Respiratory rate during sleep
Nighttime respiratory rate (in breaths per minute) measured using a wearable ring device.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Skin temperature deviation
Nightly skin temperature deviation (in Celcius) from baseline measured using a wearable ring device.
Measured: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being Index)
Self-reported well-being measured using the World Health Organization-Five (WHO-5) Well-Being Index. Index scores range from 0-25, with higher scores representing higher quality of life.
Measured: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Perceived stress (PSS-10)
Self-reported perceived stress measured using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Scale scores range from 0-40, with higher scores representing higher perceived stress.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Anxiety symptoms (GAD-7)
Self-reported anxiety symptoms measured using the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7). Scale scores range from 0-21, with higher scores representing higher anxiety.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Depressive symptoms (PHQ-9)
Self-reported depressive symptoms measured using the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Scale scores range from 0-27, with higher scores representing higher depression severity.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
General well-being (General Well-Being Schedule)
Self-reported overall well-being and psychological functioning measured using the 18-item General Well-Being Schedule (GWBS). Scale scores range from 0-110, with higher scores representing better well-being.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Life satisfaction (SWLS)
Self-reported life satisfaction measured using the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). Scale scores range from 5-35, with higher scores representing higher life satisfaction.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Flourishing (Flourishing Scale)
Self-reported psychological flourishing measured using the Flourishing Scale. Scale scores range from 8-56, with higher scores representing higher meaning and fulfillment.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Loneliness
Self-reported loneliness measured using items from the 20-item UCLA Loneliness Scale. Scale scores range from 20-80, with higher scores representing greater feelings of loneliness.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Social cohesion
Perceived neighborhood cohesion and trust measured using items from the collective efficacy scale. Scale scores range from 5-25, with higher scores representing higher social cohesion and trust.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Sense of community
Sense of community measured using the Sense of Community Index (SCI-2). Scale scores range from 0-72, with higher scores representing a stronger sense of community.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Neighborhood satisfaction (NEWS)
Individual survey item from the Neighborhood environment walkability scale (NEWS): "How satisfied are you with your neighborhood as a good place to live"? with response options: strongly dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, somewhat satisfied, and strongly satisfied.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Place attachment
Survey items developed by the study team. I would be sorry if the park closed permanently (response options: strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, strongly agree) I would be sorry to move out of my neighborhood (response options: strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, strongly agree) Is there a strong feeling of belonging in your neighborhood? (response options: not at all, a little, a medium amount, quite a lot, very much)
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Body mass index
Body mass index (in kilograms per meters squared) calculated from measured height and weight (weight in kilograms / height in meters squared).
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Systolic blood pressure
Systolic blood pressure measured using standard procedures
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Diastolic blood pressure
Diastolic blood pressure measured using standard procedures.
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Park use frequency
Self-reported frequency of park use, adapted from previously validated measures:
Veitch, J. et al. A natural experiment to examine the impact of park renewal on park-use and park-based physical activity in a disadvantaged neighbourhood: The REVAMP study methods. BMC Public Health 14, 600 (2014).
Walker, J. T. et al. Physical activity in the park setting (PA-PS) questionnaire: Reliability in a California statewide sample. J. Phys. Act. Health. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.6.s1.s97 (2009).
Measured: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Park use duration
Self-reported duration of park use, adapted from previously validated measures:
Veitch, J. et al. A natural experiment to examine the impact of park renewal on park-use and park-based physical activity in a disadvantaged neighbourhood: The REVAMP study methods. BMC Public Health 14, 600 (2014).
Walker, J. T. et al. Physical activity in the park setting (PA-PS) questionnaire: Reliability in a California statewide sample. J. Phys. Act. Health. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.6.s1.s97 (2009).
Measured: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Park satisfaction
Single survey item asking study participants how satisfied they are with the overall quality of the park. (Response options: Strongly satisfied, somewhat satisfied, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, somewhat satisfied, strongly satisfied). Adapted from previously validated survey items: Veitch, J. et al. A natural experiment to examine the impact of park renewal on park-use and park-based physical activity in a disadvantaged neighbourhood: The REVAMP study methods. BMC Public Health 14, 600 (2014).
Measured: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jul 2026
- Study start4 Jun 2026
- Primary completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SleepStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- City University of New York, School of Public Health
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Terry Huang, City University of New York, School of Public Health
- Investigators
- Terry T.-K. Huang, PhD, MPH, MBA, Principal investigator, Center for Systems and Community Design, City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07699588
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2022-0549-PHHP
- Other IDs
- R01MD018209
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: All data will be available upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Community-engaged Intervention to Optimize the Impact of Renovated Neighborhood Parks on Community Wellbeing
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07699588
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2022-0549-PHHP
- Conditions
- Sleep, Well-being, Mood, Mental Health, Stress (Psychology), Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- City University of New York, School of Public HealthUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Study start
- 4 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this study is to learn whether participating in community social and cultural events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live near participating parks.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
- Does participation in community park events lead to improvements over time in sleep, stress, mood, and other aspects of well-being?
- Are greater levels of event participation associated with greater improvements in these outcomes?
Participants will:
- Wear a wearable ring device (Oura Ring) most of the time for about six months to measure sleep and physical health indicators
- Attend free community events at or near their neighborhood park, such as social, cultural, or physical activity programs
- Complete online surveys at the beginning and end of the study about well-being and mental health
- Complete brief weekly surveys on mood and study park use
- Attend two in-person visits for basic physical measurements (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure) and device setup/return
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in Community Park Events | Experimental | Behavioral: Community Park Event ParticipationParticipants are adults living near participating neighborhood parks who are enrolled in a study evaluating the health and well-being effects of participation in community-based park events. Participants are encouraged and incentivized to attend free social, cultural, and physical activity events over the study period. In addition, participants wear a wearable device and complete surveys to assess changes in sleep, physiological indicators, and psychosocial well-being over time. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live within 1 mile of a participating neighborhood park site
- Be able to read and understand English
- Have regular access to a smartphone
- Be willing and able to wear a wearable ring device continuously for approximately 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Those that do not meet above inclusion criteria
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Community Park Event ParticipationParticipants are encouraged to attend free community-based events, including social, cultural, and physical activity programming held in their local neighborhood parks. These events are organized and implemented by the research team in collaboration with local vendors and are designed to promote community engagement and support health and well-being. Actual attendance may vary across participants, and participation is supported through incentives. | Behavioural | Participation in Community Park Events |
Primary outcome
Total sleep duration
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Total sleep duration (in seconds) will be measured using a wearable ring device and will be computed as the sum of total sleep in REM (rapid eye movement), deep, and light sleep stages. Sleep duration will be converted to hours and minutes for analysis. The outcome will assess within-participant change in average nightly sleep duration over time.
28 secondary outcomes
Total time in bed
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Sleep efficiency
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep duration
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Deep sleep duration
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Light sleep duration
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Sleep timing
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Heart rate variability
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Resting heart rate
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Respiratory rate during sleep
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Skin temperature deviation
Time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being Index)
Time frame: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Perceived stress (PSS-10)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Anxiety symptoms (GAD-7)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Depressive symptoms (PHQ-9)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
General well-being (General Well-Being Schedule)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Life satisfaction (SWLS)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Flourishing (Flourishing Scale)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Loneliness
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Social cohesion
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Sense of community
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Neighborhood satisfaction (NEWS)
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Place attachment
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Body mass index
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Systolic blood pressure
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Diastolic blood pressure
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Park use frequency
Time frame: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Park use duration
Time frame: Weekly assessments from enrollment until one month after park events conclude
Park satisfaction
Time frame: At enrollment and one month after park events conclude
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. All data will be available upon reasonable request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Terry T.-K. Huang, PhD, MPH, MBA principal investigator
Center for Systems and Community Design, City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Community Park Event Participation in people with Sleep and Well-being, run by City University of New York, School of Public Health at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Total sleep duration (time frame: From enrollment until one month after park events conclude). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2026.