Cardiovascular Effects of Music Versus Guided Mindfulness
Cardiovascular Effects of Music Versus Guided Mindfulness: A Randomized Crossover Study
Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
30 participants
Apr 10, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine how listening to music compares to guided mindfulness in affecting blood pressure, heart rate, and feelings of anxiety in healthy adults. The investigators aim to determine whether one of these approaches is more effective in reducing these variables. Additionally, the study will explore whether personal traits or preferences, measured using questionnaires, influence how participants respond to music or mindfulness. Based on previous clinical findings, the researchers hypothesize that listening to music will lead to greater reductions in blood pressure and heart rate compared to guided mindfulness.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Normal baseline blood pressure (systolic BP < 120 mmHg and diastolic BP < 80mmHg).
- Abstention from caffeine intake for at least 12 hours before the study session and throughout the session, as caffeine may influence cardiovascular measurements.
- Abstention from using nicotine or tobacco products for at least 1 hour before the study session and throughout the session, as these substances may influence cardiovascular measurements.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Significant hearing impairments that cannot be improved with hearing aids or sound amplification.
- Current use of medications that could affect blood pressure.
- History of hypertension or cardiovascular disease.
- Diagnosis of active substance use disorder, or reported patterns of alcohol, cannabis, or recreational/non-prescribed substance use likely to affect cardiovascular function.
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Interventions
Participants will listen to a 40-minute playlist, curated by the research team, through noise-cancelling headphones. The playlist will simultaneously be played in the room through speakers.
Participants will engage in a structured mindfulness session led by a member of the research team with experience in mindfulness-based practices.
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NCT07338500