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Matthew M Scarpaci

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

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Mindfulness for heart and mind: Mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction randomized clinical trial for depression symptoms.

Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association May 2026 Surenmaa Sukhbaatar, Shufang Sun, Matthew M Scarpaci et al.

This study evaluated the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) program on depression symptoms in individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP). Exploratory analyses examined whether childhood abuse or neglect moderated these effects. Adults with elevated BP (n = 201; ≥120/80 mmHg) were randomized to MB-BP (n = 101) or enhanced usual care (n = 100) and followed for 6...

Abstract WE550: Impact of the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) Program on Cardiovascular Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Circulation March 24, 2026 Fan Wu, LaPrincess Brewer, Vinicius Vieira Neves et al.

Background: Mindfulness-based interventions may improve cardiovascular health (CVH) by supporting behavioral change across multiple risk factors. This study evaluated the impact of Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP), a mindfulness program targeting hypertension-related behaviors ( Image 1 ), on CVH using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 framework. Methods:...