Weighted blankets may ease anxiety for cancer patients during IV therapy

NCT ID NCT07653035

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer treatment can help lower anxiety, stress, and depression, and improve comfort. About 152 adults with solid cancers who are starting their first IV therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either a weighted blanket or a regular blanket. Researchers will also ask nurses how practical the blankets are to use in daily care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cancer Depression mixed anxiety and depressive disorder neoplasm

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  • Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center - University Medical City

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    Muscat, Seeb, 123, Oman

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