Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients

Official Title: Weighted Blanket Use in Oncology Patients to Reduce Anxiety

Study ID: NCT06089408

Conditions

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm

Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Interventions

Best Practice

Supportive Care

Survey Administration

Study Description

Brief 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.

Detailed 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.