Weighted Blankets for Pediatric Cancer Anxiety
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The use of weighted blankets has been studied in the adult population but there is a lack of evidence to determine their benefit among a pediatric population, specifically oncology pediatric patients. Pediatric oncology patients routinely experience anxiety during therapy and as cure rates increase, attention has progressively turned to treating psychosocial aspects of care.
Research Team
Jennifer Olson
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital Colorado
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pediatric oncology patients aged 4-17, who weigh over 13.5kg and are receiving outpatient chemotherapy at specific locations. It's for those with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors or neuro-oncologic diagnoses who haven't used weighted blankets before and can complete certain assessments in English or Spanish.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo chemotherapy infusions with or without weighted blankets in a cross-over design
Washout
30-day period between treatments to minimize confounding bias
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for anxiety and quality of life using CAM-S and Peds QL 4.0 assessments
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Weighted Blanket
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
Children's Hospital Colorado
Collaborator