Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating Mechanisms of Blood Pressure Reduction Using Meditation in Hypertensive African Americans
Lead Sponsor:
Maharishi International University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Howard University
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
High blood pressure is a common health problem among people in the United States. This study will compare the effectiveness of a meditation program versus a health education program at decreasing stre...
Detailed Description
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common health problems among adults, particularly African Americans. If left untreated, it can lead to heart failure, kidney failure...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-identifies as African American
- Resides in Washington, DC or surrounding communities
- Has stage I hypertension, defined as systolic blood pressure between 140 and 159 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure between 90 and 99 mm Hg, on average, without taking antihypertensive medications in the sympatholytic class (e.g., beta blockers, alpha antagonists, central nervous system agonists)
Exclusion
- Blood pressure levels of less than 140/90 mm Hg or greater than 160/100 mm Hg
- History of clinical cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart attack, angina, intermittent claudication, congestive heart failure, stroke)
- Long-term kidney failure
- Any other life-threatening illness (e.g., advanced cancer)
- History of major psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, dementia, substance abuse disorder)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
152 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00681200
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2012
Last Update
April 14 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Howard University College of Medicine
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20060