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Weighted blankets may soothe agitation after brain injury

NCT ID NCT04860973

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether weighted blankets can help reduce agitation and improve sleep in people recovering from a brain injury. Ten adults in a UK rehabilitation unit used the blankets for 7 days. The main goal was to see if such a study is practical in a hospital setting, not to prove the blankets work.

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 (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with brain injury feel calmer and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 10 participants and it was terminated early, so results are limited. It is not yet proven to be effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust

    Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

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