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My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

My ESSENCE - Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Improve SIeep, and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
21 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 8 weeks

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "MM classes will guide participants in learning and implementing MM practices over 8 weeks."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official 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

Study sites (1)

IL