Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension.

A randomized controlled trial tested mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for adults with prehypertension. The intervention did not significantly reduce blood pressure compared to the control condition over the study period. The authors suggest that MBSR may not be an effective standalone treatment for prehypertension, though they note potential benefits in other outcomes. The trial provides evidence that mindfulness training alone may not lower blood pressure in this population.

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Abstract

Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension.