Mindfulness Meditation for Type 2 Diabetes
(E-RCT Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is mindfulness meditation safe for people with diabetes?
How does mindfulness meditation differ from other treatments for type 2 diabetes?
Mindfulness meditation is unique because it focuses on reducing stress and improving mental health, which can help with diabetes management by enhancing relaxation, sleep, and coping skills. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily target blood sugar levels, this approach addresses the psychological and emotional aspects of living with diabetes.13567
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Mindfulness Meditation for Type 2 Diabetes?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Alana Biggers
Principal Investigator
University of Illinois at Chicago
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for African-American adults aged 21-75 with type 2 diabetes living in the greater Chicagoland area. Participants must have a mobile device with internet and be able to text. They can't join if they already practice mindfulness, have severe sleep disorders, major cognitive or psychiatric issues, substance abuse problems, or untreated obstructive sleep apnea.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in 8 two-hour mindfulness meditation classes over 8 weeks, with text messaging support between classes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sleep quality, perceived stress, and cardiometabolic risk factors after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mindfulness Meditation
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator