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In 41 older adults, a 12-session audio relaxation program significantly reduced systolic blood pressure more than Mozart music, though effects were not sustained at 1 to 3 months.
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Does a 12-minute audio relaxation program reduce blood pressure in older adults compared to listening to Mozart?
RCT (n=41)
Does a 12-minute audio relaxation program reduce blood pressure in older adults compared to listening to Mozart?
A brief 12-minute guided audio relaxation program provides short-term reductions in blood pressure for older adults, though the effects are not sustained at 1 to 3 months.
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Supports short-term BP reduction with audio relaxation in older adults; extends nonpharmacologic options beyond music listening.
BACKGROUND: Stress management is one element of the lifestyle modification that is recommended for blood pressure control. Reduction in sympathetic arousal may be achieved through a series of audio relaxation training. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of two audio relaxation programs for blood pressure reduction in older adults. METHODS: This clinical randomized study consists of 12-sessions of intervention, with one-month and three-month follow up measures. 41 older adults were randomly assigned to either listening to a 12-minute audio relaxation program or a 12-minute Mozart andante. At each session, blood pressures were recorded. RESULTS: For both groups, the reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressures after the 12-session intervention training was statistically and clinically significant. The reduction in systolic blood pressure was greater in the audio relaxation group than the Mozart group. The adherence to the program at one-month and three-month was 54% and 66% respectively. The blood pressure at one-month and three-month were not significantly different than the initial measurement. CONCLUSIONS: Significant blood pressure reduction can be achieved through a brief 12-minute audio relaxation program with older adults. Guided relaxation may be more effective in lowering blood pressure than plain music.
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Tang et al. (2009) conducted an RCT in High blood pressure (n=41). Audio relaxation program vs. 12-minute Mozart andante was evaluated on Reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressures. In 41 older adults, a 12-session audio relaxation program significantly reduced systolic blood pressure more than Mozart music, though effects were not sustained at 1 to 3 months.
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