Stress Reduction in the Prevention of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, High Blood Pressure
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy focused on measuring left ventricular mass, meditation, stress reduction
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: self-identified African-American men and women ages, 20-75 years old, with either prehypertension (systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 120-139 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 80-89 mm Hg), Stage-1 hypertension (SBP of 140-159 mm Hg and/or DBP of 90-99 mm Hg) or Stage-2 hypertension (SBP of 160-179 and/or DBP of 100-109 mm of Hg), with or without antihypertensive medications -
Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a history of stroke, transient cerebral ischemic attack, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris or with significant ECG abnormalities, major psychiatric or behavioral disorder such as alcoholism (> 28 drinks per week)
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Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Transcendental Meditation
Health Education
The Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique is described as a simple, natural technique that is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. There are no required changes in lifestyle, beliefs or philosophy. Instruction in the TM technique involves a seven-step course over five sessions (90-minute meetings).
The health education (HE) intervention provided behavioral instructions for CVD risk factor prevention . This group received written materials, structured presentations, didactic instructions and group support for modifying the major cardiovascular risk factors including salt restriction, weight reduction, aerobic exercise, alcohol and smoking cessation.