Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

Role of music in non pharmacological management of hypertension

Area of research :

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

Nutrition

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Kirthana Kunikullaya U, M.S.Ramaiah Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bengaluru

Timeline Start Year :

2012

Timeline End Year :

2013

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

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.

Co-PI:

Dr. Kirthana Kunikullaya U, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC), Bengaluru, Dr. Vijayadas, Assistant Professor, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College(MSRMC), Bengaluru, Dr. Venkatesh D, Professor and Head, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC), Bengaluru, Dr. Jaisri Goturu, Professor, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC), Bengaluru, Dr. Prakash V S, Professor and Head, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC), Bengaluru, Dr. N S Murthy, Professor and Research coordinator, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr. Venkatesh D, Professor and Head, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC), Bengaluru

Outcome/Output:

This study found that music can be included as an adjunct or complementary therapy along with the conventional lifestyle modifications recommended for the control of blood pressure in hypertension. Investigators feel, further long durational studies, with subjects with normal blood pressure mother control group, studying acute effect of music under laboratory settings will also explore other facets of music-hypertension relation. One can also explore impact of music on other stress related disorders.

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