Status:

RECRUITING

Feasibility of the Use of Weighted Blankets to Improve Sleep Among Patients With Hematological Malignancies

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Gabrielles Angel FDN for Cancer Research

Conditions:

Hematological Malignancies

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the effects of weighted blankets on sleep quality in patients with blood cancers. Weighted blankets are heavier blankets that contain inner w...

Detailed Description

Primary Objective: To determine the feasibility of using weighted blankets to improve Sleep Disturbances (SD) for patients with hematological malignancies in an outpatient setting. Secondary Objecti...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Outpatient at MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Adult patients ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of hematological malignancy
  • ESAS Sleep\>/=4
  • Performance status as measured by Eastern Cooperative Oncology Practice group (ECOG) score of 2 or below

Exclusion

  • Platelet count of 25 or below
  • History of seizures/intracranial metastasis/ sleep apnea/restless leg syndrome/paralysis
  • Weight less than 150 lbs.
  • Attending physician assessment of prognosis with expected life expectancy of \<1 month
  • Patients who are unable to tolerate their blankets/sheets in the night due to medical conditions such as pain, peripheral neuropathy, night sweats, hot flashes etc.
  • Patients with difficulty breathing, disorders of poor circulation, fragile skin, rash, or open wounds, or by those who are claustrophobic or cleithrophobic.
  • Prior use of weighted blankets within the past 1-year

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06584955

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

July 31 2027

Last Update

October 29 2025

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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