Research Projects

This study presents a randomized trial on the effect of music on hypertension in 100 subjects (blood pressure in prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension range) who were divided into two groups. First group received music and lifestyle intervention and the second group received only lifestyle intervention. Music intervention was given in the form of pre-recorded music which contained 22 minutes rendition of raag Bhimpalasi on bansuri. The first group was asked to listen to this music for at least five days a week for a duration of three months along with the lifestyle modifications recommended. The lifestyle modification recommended were to adapt a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high fibers, low fat, less pickles, lesser salt usage, exercise regularly to decrease weight, stop/decrease smoking and alcohol consumption. All the subjects were followed up for three months. The findings include diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the first group, systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly among subjects with initial, blood pressure in the prehypertension range, only in the first group. Noradrenaline, dopamine and renin showed a significant decline, and males in both the groups had increase in parasympathetic activity.