Effect of mindfulness-based interventions on people with prehypertension or hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
BMC cardiovascular disorders February 14, 2024 Qiongshan Chen, Hui Liu, Shizheng Du 23 citations
Mindfulness-based interventions reduce blood pressure and improve mental health in people with hypertension or prehypertension. A meta-analysis of 12 trials with 715 participants found that, compared with control conditions, mindfulness training lowered systolic blood pressure by about 9 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by about 6 mm Hg, and also reduced anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. The blood-pressure-lowering effect was stronger in participants who had higher blood pressure before the intervention. The results support using mindfulness-based programs as part of hypertension management, but more large, long-term trials are needed.