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My ESSENCE - A Research Study on Mindfulness for African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

University of Illinois at Chicago · with National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · NCT05208164

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 21–75 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
100
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
April 1, 2021
Record last updated
March 5, 2025

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What the study 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.

Being studied: Mindfunlness Meditation

Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes; Sleep; Stress

Eligibility criteria

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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

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, IL 606012

    Site contact: Arthi Dutta · 312-413-5372 · myessence@uic.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Alana Biggers, MD, MPH · 312-413-1793 · abigger2@uic.edu
  • Alyssa Lawrence · amlawre2@uic.edu
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