My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago
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.
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. Poorer sleep and greater chronic psychological stress may contribute to this additional risk. Consequently, African-Americans have worse glycemic control among those with diabetes and higher CVD risk. One promising approach to improving CVD risk in African-Americans is mindfulness meditation (MM). MM can potentially reduce cardiovascular risk through attention control, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. The overall purpose of this K01 training grant is for Dr. Alana Biggers to obtain research training and develop skills needed to become an independent investigator, and use those skills …
Where this study is enrolling
- I'm interested
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Who can participate
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
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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.