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

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hematological Malignancies

In brief

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 weight beads. The deep pressure stimulation induced by these blankets can have a calming effect.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06584955

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

20

Starts

2025-05-01

Expected to finish

2027-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States

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