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Weighted Blanket for Delirium

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Research Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18 years of age or older

Requiring ICU level of care

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up six months

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Study Summary

This trial suggests weighted blankets can help reduce delirium in ICU patients, potentially improving their recovery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who need ICU care and can speak English. It's not for those with a BMI under 18.5, severe cognitive issues from permanent injury or disease, pregnant women, prisoners, skin injuries where the blanket goes, paralysis in that area, muscle relaxant use, recent fractures under the blanket area, claustrophobia history or fever above 37.5°C.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if weighted blankets can help prevent or ease delirium in adult ICU patients. Participants will use these blankets to see if they feel more settled and less confused during their ICU stay.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Weighted blankets are generally safe but could cause discomfort like overheating or feeling trapped for some people; especially important to monitor in an ICU setting.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I need care in the intensive care unit.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ six months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~six months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and six months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

LAR Experience Survey

Nurse and Provider Experience Survey

Study Participants Experience Survey

Secondary outcome measures

Analysis of total ICU Length of Stay (Days)

Analysis of total ICU Length of Stay on Study (Days)

Analysis of total Number of Ventilator Days (This admission)

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Weighted BlanketExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

To prevent and or mitigate delirium in adult ICU patients in urban and rural populations.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Weighted Blanket

2017

N/A

~20

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLead Sponsor

699 Previous Clinical Trials

22,884,995 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are any openings available in this research project for individuals seeking treatment?

"Affirmative. According to the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is recruiting patients at present. It was first made available for public viewing on October 6th 2023 and has since been amended as recently as December 5th 2023. 50 individuals are being enrolled from a single centre of care."

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How many subjects are participating in this research initiative?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the medical trial first posted on October 6th of 2023 is actively seeking participants. 50 persons from one location are desired for this study which was last updated on December 5th of 2023."

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What are the primary aims of this research endeavor?

"The team is measuring the efficacy of their intervention through a six-month long participant LAR Experience Survey. Secondary outcomes include data analysis on total ICU Length of Stay (Days), ICU Length of Stay on Study (Days) and Ventilator Days used during the trial period."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Weighted Blankets to Prevent and /or Mitigate Delirium

2023. "Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Weighted Blankets to Prevent and /or Mitigate Delirium". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06161480.