Mindfulness program tested to tackle diabetes distress
NCT ID NCT05195138
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.
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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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Locations
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Cooper Green Mercy Health Systems
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States