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Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients
Led by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-08-08
114
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
178 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 as anxiety and distress in cancer (oncology) patients. Feeling safe, comforted, and grounded in the world are some of the benefits noted by individuals who use weighted blankets. Deep touch pressure (DTP) has been found to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and is defined as a sensation one feels when being hugged, squeezed, or held. DTP affects the nervous system by creating a calming effect which may lower stress and increase feelings of well-being. The use of weighted blankets may help to manage anxiety and distress during chemotherapy or immunotherapy infusions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
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Research Team
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The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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