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Can verbal suggestions strengthen the effects of a relaxation intervention?

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In this study, we investigated the effects of a brief relaxation intervention on stress-related outcomes and whether verbal suggestions can strengthen the effects.

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In our randomized controlled study, healthy participants (N = 120) were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 conditions: a brief relaxation intervention plus verbal suggestions condition, a brief relaxation intervention only condition, a verbal suggestions only condition, or a control condition.

Afterwards, participants were exposed to a psychosocial stress challenge to assess reactivity to a stressful event. Stress-related outcomes were assessed by incorporating self-report questionnaires, including state anxiety. Furthermore, measures of cortisol and alpha amylase, as well as measures of heart rate and skin conductance were incorporated.

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Results showed that immediately after both relaxation interventions (with and without the verbal suggestions) participants reported lower self-reported state anxiety. The verbal suggestions did not impact state anxiety. No effects were found for cortisol, alpha amylase, heart rate and skin conductance.

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