Mindfulness may boost blood pressure drug adherence
NCT ID NCT03924531
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-week mindfulness program could help people with high blood pressure better follow their medication, diet, and exercise plans. 36 adults who struggled with adherence participated. The goal was to see if mindfulness, which focuses on inner motivation, works better than standard education alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness training (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help people manage high blood pressure by improving adherence to medications and healthy habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits of mindfulness for adherence are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States