Blankets and pillows in the ER? study tests comfort cart for seniors
NCT ID NCT06681376
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will see if offering a comfort cart — with items like extra blankets, pillows, hygiene kits, and puzzles — improves the emergency department experience for people aged 65 and older. Researchers at a hospital in Brazil will compare patient and staff feedback before and after the cart is introduced. They will also look at whether it affects hospital stays, falls, or confusion.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- comfort menu and cart (blankets, pillows, hygiene kits, distraction items)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple comfort items improve the ER experience for older adults and reduce stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-hospital study in Brazil, so results may not apply elsewhere. It also cannot prove long-term health benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Sírio Libanês
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01308-050, Brazil
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