A hug in a blanket: could deep pressure calm cancer infusion anxiety?
NCT ID NCT06089408
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a weighted blanket during a first cancer infusion (like chemotherapy) can lower anxiety and distress compared to a regular blanket. The idea is that the deep touch pressure from the blanket may calm the nervous system and increase feelings of well-being. Adults starting targeted or cytotoxic chemotherapy are eligible to participate.
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 effective, weighted blankets could become a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel calmer and more comfortable during chemotherapy or immunotherapy infusions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, and the benefit may be small or not apply to everyone. Some people may find the blanket uncomfortable or claustrophobic.
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Conditions
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Contact
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Locations
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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