Mindfulness Program for Type 2 Diabetes and Stress
My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
- Age
- 21 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago · Other
This trial is looking for African-American adults with type 2 diabetes who want to improve their sleep and reduce stress through mindfulness meditation classes. Participants can join in-person or online.
You may be able to join if
- I identify as African American or Black
- I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- I live in the greater Chicagoland area
- I have a mobile phone with unlimited text messaging
- I have a device to connect to the internet
- I am available to participate in a mindfulness class
- I am between 21 and 75 years old
You may not be able to join if
- I have untreated obstructive sleep apnea
- I have severe insomnia or narcolepsy
- I have major cognitive impairments or psychiatric disorders
- I have a history of alcohol or drug abuse
- I have limited English proficiency
- I cannot send or receive text messages
- I am currently practicing mindfulness
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe proposed research and training will allow Dr. Alana Biggers to obtain critical research skills and study a mindfulness meditation program designed to improve sleep and reduce stress in African-American adults with diabetes. If effective, this program may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among African-Americans with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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