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    This study investigated voluntary control of human heart rate (HR) deceleration. Results suggest that HR deceleration may not be a voluntary response, even with feedback and training.

    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Psychology
    • Biofeedback

    Background:

    • The ability to voluntarily control physiological responses, such as heart rate (HR) deceleration, is a key concept in understanding human autonomic nervous system regulation.
    • Exteroceptive feedback is often considered crucial for establishing voluntary control over internal bodily functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To test whether human heart rate (HR) deceleration can be voluntarily controlled with exteroceptive feedback.
    • To determine if training enhances HR deceleration control under stress and during discrimination tasks.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixteen female volunteers were divided into two groups: one receiving HR decrease instructions plus negative feedback, the other receiving only instructions.
    • Subjects underwent four HR deceleration training sessions.

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  • Two tests, before and after training, included an ischemic arm pain stressor and an HR discrimination task.

    • Main Results:

    • All subjects showed HR decreases during training, but no significant group differences or improvements in control were observed over sessions.
    • No differences were found between rest and voluntary control periods.
    • Heart rate, blood pressure, and HR x BP product during ischemic stress, as well as HR discrimination performance, did not differ between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that the human heart rate (HR) deceleration response may not meet the criteria for a voluntary response.
    • The effectiveness of exteroceptive feedback in enhancing voluntary HR control remains questionable based on this study.