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Weighted blankets tested to calm ICU delirium

NCT ID NCT06161480

Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether weighted blankets can help prevent or reduce delirium in adult ICU patients. 49 participants used the blankets, and researchers measured satisfaction from patients, their families, and healthcare providers. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach is feasible and helpful in both city and rural hospitals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

49 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Patient Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older. * Requiring ICU level of care. * Have a primary medical diagnosis. * Proficient in English. Patient Exclusion Criteria: * BMI less than 18.5. * Significant deficit in cognitive functioning that is not expected to improve due to an end---stage disease stage or permanent injury (e.g., end-stage encephalopathy, traumatic or anoxic brain injury, dementia). * Known pregnancy. * Prisoners. * Presence of skin injury (e.g., surgical wound, pressure injury, moisture injury) in an anatomical location where additional weight/pressure of blanket could prevent healing and /or lead to an expansion of the injury. * Patients with skin injuries to areas easily left uncovered by the blanket (e.g., hands, feet) can be enrolled with additional communication to clinical team to leave areas uncovered to prevent additional injury. * Paralysis effecting an area the weighted blanket will cover. * Current neuromuscular blocking agent. * Presence of recent/unhealed fractures on an area the blanket will cover (e.g., lower limb long bone, rib, pelvis, spine). * History of claustrophobia reported by patient and/or their legally authorized representative (LAR). * Fever of 37.5°C (99.5°F). * Limited English proficiency.

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Conditions

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delirium prevention target

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Delirium

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VCU Health Systems

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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