My ESSENCE - Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Improve SIeep, and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in African-Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 21
Maximum Age: 75
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• 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
Locations
United States
Illinois
University of Illinois at Chicago
RECRUITING
Chicago
Contact Information
Primary
Alana Biggers, MD, MPH
abigger2@uic.edu
312-413-1793
Backup
Alyssa Lawrence
amlawre2@uic.edu
Time Frame
Start Date:2021-04-01
Estimated Completion Date:2025-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants:100
Treatments
Experimental: Mindfulness Meditation Classes
8 mindfulness classes: Participants will engage in 8 two-hour mind and body practice classes over 8 weeks in-person or online (during the pandemic). You will receive compensation for your participation and a yoga mat. You will need to wear comfortable clothing. These sessions can be done sitting in chair, sitting on the floor, or standing.~Text messaging., in between classes you will receive text messages to encourage mind and body practices at home. Text messaging may appear as the following:~1.Do you have time to meditate right now? Yes or No. 2.Did you practice your mindfulness today? Yes or no. 3.Remember to wind down this evening and do not drink any caffeinated beverages 4 hours before bed.