Can a simple relaxation exercise calm your Heart's stress response?
NCT ID NCT07713407
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a modified version of the Mitchell relaxation method can quickly improve heart rate variability—a marker of how well the heart handles stress—in people with high anxiety. About 122 adults aged 18 to 65 with elevated anxiety scores will be randomly assigned to either the modified or standard relaxation exercise. Both groups listen to a 35-minute audio recording, and researchers measure heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing before, during, and after the session.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a modified relaxation exercise based on muscle energy technique and deep breathing
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and improve heart health in anxious individuals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial measuring short-term effects only. The results may not translate to lasting benefits or apply to everyone with anxiety.
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