Heavy blankets tested as Drug-Free pain relief for veterans

NCT ID NCT05963607

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a weighted blanket can help veterans with chronic pain and sleep problems. 160 veterans will use either a light (3-pound) or heavy (15-pound) blanket at home for 6 weeks. Researchers will track changes in pain, sleep quality, and medication use to see if the heavier blanket offers more relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: weighted blanket
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost tool to help veterans manage chronic pain and sleep problems at home.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 160 participants. The results may not apply to all veterans, and the blanket might not provide meaningful pain relief for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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