Actively Recruiting
My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Led by University of Illinois at Chicago · Updated on 2025-03-05
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
226 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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 internet access if attending online
- Availability to participate in mindfulness class in-person or online
- Age 21 to 75 years
You will not qualify if you...
- 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 or receive text messages
- Currently engaging in mindfulness practice
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 606012
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Alana Biggers, MD, MPH
CONTACT
A
Alyssa Lawrence
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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