Effects of psychotherapy in combination with pharmacotherapy, when compared to pharmacotherapy only on blood pressure, depression, and anxiety in female patients with hypertension.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the effects of metacognitive detached mindfulness therapy and stress management training on hypertension and symptoms of depression and anxiety versus a control condition.
Results Summary
Both psychotherapeutic interventions (mindfulness and stress management) led to greater reductions in blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety compared to the control group, with effects sustained at an 8-week follow-up.
Population
45 female patients with a mean age of 36.49 years.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified (follow-up at 8 weeks post-intervention)
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
metacognitive detached mindfulness therapy | decrease | blood pressure | 45 female patients | - | decreased | #1 |
metacognitive detached mindfulness therapy | decrease | symptoms of depression and anxiety | 45 female patients | - | decreased | #2 |
stress management training | decrease | blood pressure | 45 female patients | - | decreased | #3 |
stress management training | decrease | symptoms of depression and anxiety | 45 female patients | - | decreased | #4 |
psychotherapeutic treatment of hypertension | decrease | blood pressure | female patients | - | reduced | #5 |
psychotherapeutic treatment of hypertension | decrease | symptoms of depression and anxiety | female patients | - | reduced | #6 |
We investigated effects of metacognitive detached mindfulness therapy and stress management training on hypertension and symptoms of depression and anxiety, as compared to a control condition. A total of 45 female patients (mean age: M = 36.49 years) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: metacognitive detached mindfulness therapy, stress management training, and the control condition. Blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety decreased from baseline to post-test, to follow-up. Group comparisons showed that blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety decreased more in psychotherapeutic groups than in the control group. Psychotherapeutic treatment of hypertension reduced blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Positive effects were observable at follow-up 8 weeks later.