Can mindfulness help rural adults with diabetes? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06312553

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a remotely delivered mindfulness-based diabetes education program, combined with home blood sugar monitoring, is feasible and acceptable for rural Black adults with type 2 diabetes and high diabetes distress. The program is compared to standard diabetes self-management education. The study aims to enroll 80 participants from federally qualified health centers and will assess factors like enrollment, attendance, and participant satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance

remotely delivered mindfulness-based diabetes education plus remote blood glucose monitoring

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a practical, scalable way to help rural adults with type 2 diabetes manage both their blood sugar and emotional distress.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study (80 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

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