Mindfulness program tested to tackle diabetes distress

NCT ID NCT05195138

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a mindfulness-based diabetes education program for adults with type 2 diabetes who feel overwhelmed by their condition. Thirty-six participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or standard diabetes education. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked, not to prove it works. Researchers collected feedback through focus groups and tracked how many people stayed in the study.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Diabetes Education
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a way to reduce the emotional burden of managing type 2 diabetes, especially for people with limited resources.
What could go wrong: This was a very small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looked at feasibility, not whether the program actually improves blood sugar or distress long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cooper Green Mercy Health Systems

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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