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This is a systematic review protocol outlining plans to evaluate MSRT's effects on anxiety, sleep quality, and quality of life in adults, but does not yet contain actual findings from completed research.
Researchers are planning a comprehensive review to examine whether Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), a structured yoga-based practice using specific sound vibrations and meditation, can help adults manage anxiety, improve sleep, and enhance overall quality of life. MSRT is increasingly used in health and wellness settings, but current evidence has not been thoroughly reviewed. This planned study is not a research trial itself, but rather a systematic review protocol that will gather and analyze data from existing randomized controlled trials published through December 2024. The researchers will search major medical databases for high-quality studies comparing MSRT to no treatment, waiting lists, or other active treatments in adults 18 and older. They will examine changes in anxiety levels using validated questionnaires, sleep quality measures, and quality of life assessments. The review team will follow rigorous international guidelines (PRISMA-P) and assess each study for quality and bias using standard tools. While this is not a study about acupuncture specifically, it addresses complementary and integrative approaches to mental health care that many patients explore alongside or instead of conventional treatments. The results will help patients, healthcare providers, and health policymakers understand whether MSRT is an effective option for managing anxiety and sleep problems, and improving wellbeing. If you're considering complementary therapies for anxiety or sleep issues, consult with a qualified integrative medicine practitioner who can guide you toward evidence-based approaches appropriate for your individual needs.
This systematic review protocol outlines a planned comprehensive synthesis of randomized controlled trials examining Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), a structured yogic intervention utilizing sound vibrations and meditative awareness. The review will follow PRISMA-P guidelines and is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42025646661). Researchers will search MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and PsycINFO for English-language RCTs published through December 2024 evaluating MSRT in adults (≥18 years) against no intervention, waitlist, or active controls. Primary outcomes include anxiety (GAD-7, STAI), sleep quality (PSQI), and quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF). Risk of bias assessment will utilize the Cochrane RoB 2 tool, with narrative synthesis and meta-analysis planned where feasible. This protocol represents the planning stage rather than completed research. Clinical relevance: Once completed, this review may provide evidence-based guidance on MSRT as a complementary mind-body intervention in integrative mental health care, though no findings are yet available.
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