Adapting a Mindfulness Intervention to Improve Sleep and Reduce Diabetes Risk Among a Diverse Sample in Atlanta
Adapting a Mindfulness Intervention to Improve Sleep and Reduce Diabetes Risk Among a Diverse Sample in Atlanta
The study investigates the effects of a mindfulness intervention on sleep and subsequent cardio-metabolic risk in an adult Atlanta population aged 18 and older.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus has been identified as a leading cause of death in the United States. This problem is alarmingly higher in southern state, including Georgia. Sleep, a modifiable health behavior, may be a target for reducing the burden of diabetes. This research study will enroll adults from the community to participate in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) via an app on his/her cellular phone. Participants will also wear a wrist monitor to estimate activity and sleep as well as provide a blood sample before and after the MBSR. Following the 6-week intervention program, participants will provide information via focus groups to obtain feedback on his/her experiences during the program.
This pilot study will enroll (N=20) racially diverse men and women who are 18 years and older and reside in Atlanta. Participants will be recruited from the community via advertisements, community events and existing community partnerships. Trained research assistants will screen potential participants. Eligible participants will be contacted via phone and scheduled to attend a baseline visit to collect a blood sample and attend a sleep education session.
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