Multicenter Trial of Meditation and Health Education for Cardiometabolic Disease in Black Women

This was a didactic classroom-based control which educates the patient on adapting a healthier lifestyle through proper diet, exercise, and moderating substance usage according to current AHA guidelines. This intervention does not include a stress management component.

TM was taught in a standardized and validated format as a simple, natural mental technique practiced for 20 minutes twice a day (morning and evening) to give rest and relaxation to mind and body. TM was taught by a certified instructor and a 7-step process taking place over 4 consecutive days after which the meditator can practice at home twice a day.