Status:
RECRUITING
Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Conditions:
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This clinical trial compares the effect of using weighted blankets versus regular blankets during first time infusions (e.g. chemotherapy, targeted therapy etc.) to decrease adverse side effects such ...
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To assess the efficacy of weighted blankets on anxiety in patients receiving infusion therapy. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To assess the efficacy of weighted blankets on distress ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years of age and older
- About to begin either targeted or cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Able to comprehend and sign a consent form
- Able to read and complete surveys
- Alert and oriented
Exclusion
- Currently using a weighted blanket at home
- Non-English speaking
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Open pressure ulcer
- Recent surgical flap
- Claustrophobic
- Weight 45 kg or less
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
114 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06089408
Start Date
August 1 2023
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
August 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210