Plain-English translation of NCT06398093 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This is a 4-week study testing a self-compassion toolkit for people living with type 2 diabetes who feel stressed or overwhelmed by their diagnosis. The toolkit combines four key tools: guided meditation through an app (about 40 minutes per week), daily journaling prompts that encourage reflection and gratitude, 30–60 minutes of daily physical activity of your choice, and information about better sleep habits. Researchers want to see if this approach helps reduce diabetes-related stress, improves how you cope, and supports better glucose testing and overall wellness.
Many people with type 2 diabetes experience significant emotional distress about managing their condition, which can make it harder to stick with treatment and take care of themselves. This study aims to fill that gap by testing whether teaching self-compassion—being kind to yourself rather than critical—alongside practical tools like meditation and movement can help ease that burden and improve both mental health and diabetes management.
You would commit to 4 weeks of the toolkit. During week one, you'll learn about sleep hygiene practices. Throughout all 4 weeks, you'll meditate using the Headspace app (four 10-minute sessions per week), do 30–60 minutes of daily physical activity, and journal daily using guided prompts about your feelings, gratitude, and growth. You'll also keep simple logs tracking your glucose testing, meditation, and exercise. A study coordinator will call you once per week to check in. At the start and end of week 4, you'll complete brief surveys and assessments about your stress, sleep quality, and overall wellness.
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