Research article summary (published 30 Jan 1976):

Relaxation and biofeedback techniques in the management of hypertension.

Full Abstract

In a controlled trial, 27 patients with systemic hypertension were given training in relaxation and meditation using biofeedback procedures. As a result there was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic pressure in 77% of the patients. In 50% of the patients it was also possible to reduce antihypertensive drugs, ranging from 33 to 100%. Six-month follow up results show that the benefit can be maintained for a long term provided the patients practice relaxation regularly. The response is unlikely to be a "placebo effect" in the usual meaning. Its genuine therapeutic value should be exploited and reevaluated on a larger scale.

Author information

Author/s: Patel, C (C); Datey, K K (KK);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article

Journal: Angiology (Angiology), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1976-Feb; vol 27 (issue 2) : pp 106-13

Dates: Created 1986/11/07; Completed 1986/11/07; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 802884, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult Aged Antihypertensive Agents - administration & dosage Biofeedback (Psychology) Clinical Trials as Topic Female

Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypertension - drug therapy; therapy Male Middle Aged Relaxation Therapy

Associated Chemicals: Antihypertensive Agents (0)

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