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.

Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hospital Sírio Libanês

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01308-050, Brazil

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