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
This study is looking for African Americans with type 2 diabetes to try out a special mindfulness meditation program that uses text messages to help improve sleep, reduce stress, and support heart health over eight weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001689 on NIH RePORTER |
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 pilot program to evaluate how mindfulness can improve their sleep quality, reduce stress, and positively impact cardiovascular health markers. The study will measure changes in blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and inflammation.
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 do not identify as African American or those without a diagnosis of 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 improving health outcomes for various populations, 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.