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Mindfulness-based stress reduction reduces nocturnal systolic blood pressure in patients with nocturnal hypertension

In a pilot RCT, MBSR significantly reduced nocturnal systolic BP by approximately 7 mmHg compared to usual care (121.9 vs. 128.6 mmHg, P < 0.001). The study demonstrated feasibility with high recruitment and retention rates, though no significant differences were found in other outcomes.

Last updated: Jul 14, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score44/100
Human RCT★★☆☆☆
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Mechanism★★★★★
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on patients with nocturnal hypertension: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

observational

Wang S, Ng SN, Sit RWS, Ying CCT, Leung SY, Han J, Choi YK, Chow KF, Chung WH, Yip BHK, McManus RJ, Wong SYS, Lee EKP · Clinical hypertension (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 8 weeks
Intervention: 8-week generic mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program
Outcome: Nocturnal systolic blood pressure measured by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
Effect Size: 7 mmHg reduction in nocturnal systolic BP
Population: Chinese patients with nocturnal hypertension

Result:

PubMed: 42422470DOI: 10.5646/ch.2026.32.e34

Mechanism Graph

MBSR training reduces psychological stress
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Lower stress levels may decrease sympathetic nervous system activity
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Reduced sympathetic activity lowers nocturnal blood pressure
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Result: Significant reduction in nocturnal systolic BP

Limitations

  • ⚠Pilot study with small sample size, limiting generalizability
  • ⚠Only 55.3% of participants reported adequate nocturnal home blood pressure monitoring readings
  • ⚠No significant differences observed on secondary outcomes (mood, sleep quality, mindfulness)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main finding of this study?▼

MBSR significantly reduced nocturnal systolic blood pressure by about 7 mmHg compared to usual care in patients with nocturnal hypertension.

Was the study a full-scale trial?▼

No, it was a pilot randomized controlled trial designed to assess feasibility and preliminary effectiveness, not a definitive trial.

What were the feasibility outcomes?▼

All eligible patients were recruited (76/113), retention rate was 100%, and 83.3% of MBSR participants attended at least six classes.

Did MBSR affect other outcomes like sleep quality or mood?▼

No significant differences were observed on mood symptoms, sleep quality, or mindfulness levels between groups.

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References

  1. 1.Wang S, Ng SN, Sit RWS, Ying CCT, Leung SY, Han J, Choi YK, Chow KF, Chung WH, Yip BHK, McManus RJ, Wong SYS, Lee EKP. "Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on patients with nocturnal hypertension: a pilot randomized controlled trial.." Clinical hypertension, 2026. PMID: 42422470 DOI: 10.5646/ch.2026.32.e34
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