Weighted blankets to help after breast surgery pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether sleeping with a weighted blanket can reduce pain after breast surgery. You may use a smartphone app to quickly report how your pain and comfort feel over time for up to 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You can read and speak English fluently
- You are having breast surgery
- You’re willing to sleep with a weighted blanket for up to 3 months
- Your body size is within limits (BMI 18.5 or higher) and you can safely lift up to 15 pounds
- You have a personal smartphone and are willing to use an app to send brief pain/comfort ratings
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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