Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial 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 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.

Clinical Trial 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 in patients receiving infusion therapy. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM I: Patients use a weighted blanket for 30 minutes during the infusion appointment. ARM II: Patients use a regular blanket for 30 minutes per standard of care during the infusion appointment. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Neoplasms

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT06089408
Study type	Interventional
Source	Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact	The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center
Phone	800-293-5066
Email	OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 1, 2023
Completion date	December 31, 2025

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