Summary
Meta-analyses provide compelling evidence for HRV biofeedback as a treatment for anxiety, with improvements in both HRV metrics and anxiety symptoms observed across multiple studies.
Methods
Meta-analysis of HRV biofeedback for anxiety
Key Findings
- HRV biofeedback improves both HRV and anxiety symptoms
- CBT also improves HRV in panic disorder
- Effects seen across various anxiety presentations
- Can complement other evidence-based treatments
- Self-guided protocols show promise
Limitations
Optimal protocols still being refined
What This Means for You
If you have anxiety, HRV biofeedback training can help both your symptoms and your autonomic health. Regular practice (10-20 minutes daily) produces best results over 6-12 weeks.
Source
Read the original paper in Military Medicine ↗
Added to HRV Zone: 2025-01-10