Sleep, relaxation, and diabetes: A study on reducing anxiety
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether learning about good sleep habits and practicing a simple relaxation technique can help people with diabetes sleep better, feel less anxious, and improve blood sugar control.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least one year.
- You have trouble sleeping (PSQI score above 5 — a sleep quality test).
- You own a smartphone and can use WhatsApp.
- You do not take sleep medications, alcohol for sleep, or sedatives.
- Your HbA1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is 7% or lower.
- You do not work night shifts.
- You do not have another condition that affects sleep (like sleep apnea, cancer, or severe mental illness).
- You are not pregnant.
- You can understand and follow instructions (no vision, speech, or hearing problems that would prevent this).
- You are not currently on any other complementary treatments (like acupuncture or herbal remedies).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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