A new device called RESPeRATE has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and lowering blood pressure. The device uses chest sensors to measure breathing and sends real-time information to a small device worn on a belt, which creates a melody to listen to and synchronize breathing. Research conducted by Elliott and colleagues found that patients who used the device for 180 minutes over an eight-week period experienced a significant drop in blood pressure, with some achieving a 15-point drop. The study's "sneaky" design limited unwanted influences on blood pressure, and the device was found to be easy to use and effective for those who were able to follow its instructions.