Weighted blankets tested for Post-Surgery anxiety in knee patients
NCT ID NCT07219329
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a weighted blanket can help reduce anxiety and pain in people recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Thirty adults scheduled for knee replacement at NYU Langone will be randomly assigned to receive either a weighted blanket or a regular blanket before and after surgery. The study focuses on whether patients find the blanket acceptable and easy to use, and will also measure changes in anxiety and pain scores.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Weighted blanket (5lb device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and pain after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing only feasibility and acceptability, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.
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