Clinical Trial: Weighted Blanket Use to Reduce Anxiety in Oncology Patients
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Weighted Blanket Use in Oncology Patients to Reduce Anxiety
Brief Summary:
This clinical trial compares the effect of using weighted blankets versus regular blankets during first time infusions (e.g.chemotherapy, targeted therapy etc.) to decrease adverse side effects such as anxiety and distress in cancer (oncology) patients.Feeling safe, comforted, and grounded in the world are some of the benefits noted by individuals who use weighted blankets.Deep touch pressure (DTP) has been found to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and is defined as a sensation one feels when being hugged,…
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