University of Texas at Austin
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of a weighted blanket improves pain and anxiety among adult trauma inpatients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a weighted blanket or the standard hospital blanket routinely provided during hospitalization. Pain scores documented as part of routine clinical care and participant-reported anxiety ratings will be compared between groups. This study will evaluate whether weighted blankets may serve as a non-pharmacologic adjunct to pain and anxiety management for adult trauma inpatients.
This study is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial evaluating weighted blanket use as a non-pharmacologic intervention for adult trauma inpatients admitted to Dell Seton Medical Center. Eligible participants who provide written informed consent will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a commercially available weighted blanket or the standard hospital blanket routinely provided during hospitalization. Participants in both groups will otherwise receive routine clinical care. Assigned blankets will be provided according to randomized group assignment, and particip…
Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 18 to 89 years * Patients admitted to the trauma service at Dell Seton Medical Center * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 at the time of enrollment * Able to provide informed consent and participate in study assessments * Medically stable for participation, as documented in the electronic medical record and/or confirmed by the treating clinical team Exclusion Criteria * Age younger than 18 years * Age older than 89 years * Pregnant patients * Intubated or mechanically ventilated patients * Patients with burn injuries * Prisoners or incarcerated individual…
A commercially available weighted blanket provided by the study for use during hospitalization as a non-pharmacologic adjunct to routine trauma care. Participants will be encouraged to use the blanket while in bed or seated in a chair and may discontinue use at any time.
The standard hospital blanket routinely provided during hospitalization and used as the comparator to the weighted blanket. Participants will be encouraged to use the blanket while in bed or seated in a chair and may discontinue use at any time.
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