About the research study
My ESSENCE – Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in African-Americans with Type 2 Diabetes is an NIH-funded research study (K011HL149775).
The study wants to find out if mind and body practices (also known as mindfulness meditation) can reduce stress, improve sleep, and reduce cardiovascular risk in African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes
If you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for the study.
If you enroll in the study, you will be randomized (flip of a coin) either to participate in the mind and body practices intervention group OR the sleep education group.
Mind and Body Practice Intervention Group
If you are assigned to this group, then you will participate in a 9-week (8 weeks and an orientation) class practicing mind and body activities.
Sleep Education Group
If you are assigned to this group, then you will receive information on how to improve your sleep.
