Key result
Hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest lower anxiety and improve mood without altering oxygen uptake.
Why the study?
The influence of hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest, as well as body position, on affective states and metabolism was not well characterized.
Do hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest improve affective states and metabolism in healthy individuals?
Population
Healthy individuals
Comparison
Hypnosis vs autogenic relaxation vs quiet rest; supine vs seated positions
Design
Experimental study
Follow-up
30 minutes after each treatment
Authors
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Supports relaxation techniques for acute anxiety relief in healthy adults; leaves open translation to cardiovascular patients.
Do hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest improve affective states and metabolism in healthy individuals?
Hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest similarly reduce state anxiety and improve mood in healthy individuals, regardless of seated or supine position, without significantly altering oxygen uptake.
Garvin et al. (2001) studied Healthy individuals. Hypnosis vs. Autogenic relaxation and quiet rest was evaluated on Anxiety, tension, overall mood, and oxygen uptake. Hypnosis, autogenic relaxation, and quiet rest significantly reduced state anxiety and improved mood in healthy individuals, with no significant changes in oxygen uptake.
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