Feasibility of the Use of Weighted Blankets to Improve Sleep Among Patients With Hematological Ma… (NCT06584955) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of the Use of Weighted Blankets to Improve Sleep Among Patients With Hematological Malignancies
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language 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 weight beads. The deep pressure stimulation induced by these blankets can have a calming effect.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 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 criteria
. Platelet count of 25 or below
. History of seizures/intracranial metastasis/ sleep apnea/restless leg syndrome/paralysis
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Safety and Adverse Events (AEs)
Timeframe: Through study completion; an average of 1 year
. 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