Using mindfulness to help African-Americans with type 2 diabetes reduce stress and improve sleep.
My ESSENCE - Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Improve SIeep, and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in African-Americans with Type 2 Diabetes
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · NIH-10771953
This study is looking for African-Americans with type 2 diabetes to try out a special 8-week mindfulness meditation program that includes text messages to help improve sleep and reduce stress, all while keeping an eye on their heart health and blood sugar levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10771953 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on African-Americans with type 2 diabetes, who face higher risks of cardiovascular disease due to stress and poor sleep. The project aims to adapt a mindfulness meditation program specifically for this group, incorporating text messaging to enhance engagement. Participants will take part in an 8-week program designed to improve their sleep quality and reduce stress, while also monitoring key health indicators like blood pressure and blood sugar levels. The goal is to evaluate how these changes can positively impact their overall cardiovascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African-American adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African-American or do not have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life for African-Americans with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can be effective in reducing stress and improving sleep, suggesting potential success for this adapted approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO — Chicago, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BIGGERS, ALANA — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: BIGGERS, ALANA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: cardiovascular disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases, chronic disorder, Chronic Disease