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Blankets and pillows in the ER? study tests comfort cart for seniors

NCT ID NCT06681376

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Sirio-Libanes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will see if offering a comfort cart — with items like extra blankets, pillows, hygiene kits, and puzzles — improves the emergency department experience for people aged 65 and older. Researchers at a hospital in Brazil will compare patient and staff feedback before and after the cart is introduced. They will also look at whether it affects hospital stays, falls, or confusion.

What this could mean

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Active substance
comfort menu and cart (blankets, pillows, hygiene kits, distraction items)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple comfort items improve the ER experience for older adults and reduce stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-hospital study in Brazil, so results may not apply elsewhere. It also cannot prove long-term health benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 264 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ED attendance at Hospital Sírio-Libanês (HSL), São Paulo, Brazil. * Age ≥ 65 years. * Capacity to consent and respond to the interview or the presence of a companion capable of doing so. Exclusion Criteria: * Decline to participate in the study or use the comfort menu and cart. * Absence of a companion able to consent to study participation and provide necessary information for patients with altered mental status or cognitive impairment. * Decreased level of consciousness. * Hemodynamic instability. * Acute respiratory failure. * Inability to be contacted by phone for the follow-up interview.

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Conditions

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Emergencies

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Comfort Emergency department patient

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  • Hospital Sírio Libanês

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01308-050, Brazil

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