My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests a mindfulness meditation program designed to help African-American adults with type 2 diabetes improve their sleep and reduce stress. Researchers believe that better sleep and lower stress levels may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes.
Key Objective:The trial is testing whether mindfulness meditation can improve sleep quality and reduce stress in African-American adults with type 2 diabetes.
Who to Consider:African-American adults with type 2 diabetes who are interested in learning mindfulness meditation to manage stress and improve their sleep should consider enrolling.
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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