Status:
RECRUITING
My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes
Sleep
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-75 years
Phase:
NA
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-Ame...
Detailed Description
African-Americans have disproportionate rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the US. African-Americans with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) have twice the risk than non-Hispanic whites for developing CVD. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05208164
Start Date
April 1 2021
End Date
July 31 2025
Last Update
March 5 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 606012