My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting · NCT05208164 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
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Mindfunlness Meditation
What this trial is about
The 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.
Who can take part
Age range
21 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Self-identifies as African American or Black
- Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- Valid address in greater Chicagoland area
- Mobile phone with unlimited text-messaging
- Mobile device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) with the ability to connect to the internet if remote online delivery
- Availability to participate in mindfulness class either in-person or online
- Age 21-75
Exclusion criteria
- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Severe insomnia, narcolepsy, or REM sleep related disorder
- Major cognitive impairments or psychiatric disorder
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Limited English proficiency
- Inability to send/receive text messages
- Currently engaging in mindfulness practice
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States