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NCT Number: NCT00924456

A Clinical Trial of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program on Blood Pressure, Psychological Distress, and Coping

The purpose of this trial is to show that the Transcendental Meditation program can decrease blood pressure in young adults (college students) and is associated with decreased psychological distress and coping ability.

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Key information

Conditions

High-normal Blood Pressure Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Psychological Stress Stress, Psychological

Age range

16 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

American University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

About this study

Psychological distress contributes to the development of hypertension in young adults. This was a randomized controlled trial of 296 university students randomly allocated to either the Transcendental Meditation® program or wait-list control. At baseline and after three months posttest, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, psychological distress (total mood disturbance, anxiety, depression, anger/hostility) and coping ability (global constructive thinking) were measured.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • male or female
  • currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program through August 2006

Exclusion criteria

  • history of:
  • hypertension
  • hypoglycemia
  • chronic fainting
  • coronary heart disease
  • current systolic/diastolic blood pressure above 140/90 mm Hg or below 90/60 mm Hg

Treatment and study plan

Transcendental Meditation program

Behavioral

a natural effortless mental technique

Other names: TM

Primary outcomes

  1. clinic systolic and diastolic blood pressure

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. psychological distress (anxiety, depression, anger/hostility) and coping (constructive thinking)

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maharishi International University

Other

Collaborators

  • Abramson Family Foundation
  • American University

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Blood Pressure, Psychological Distress, and Coping in Young Adults

Acronym: AU

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Jun 19, 2009
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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