Research

My Essence Research Study

My ESSENCE – Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in African-Americans with Type 2 Diabetes is an NIH-funded research study (K011HL149775).

The study wants to find out if mind and body practices (also known as mindfulness meditation) can reduce stress, improve sleep, and reduce cardiovascular risk in African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes

Targeting chronic psychosocial stress for colorectal cancer prevention: a pilot feasibility study among at-risk non-Hispanic Black women

This study evaluates an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for 40 Black women at elevated CRC risk who experience moderate to high stress levels.