Weighted blanket study for adults with ongoing pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket (10–25 pounds) while sleeping can help adults with chronic pain. If you join, you'll use the blanket every night for about 5 weeks and complete simple online questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had pain for at least 3 months
- Your average pain over the past week is 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- You can safely lift a 10–25 pound blanket without help
- You are willing to sleep with the blanket nightly for 35 days and fill out online surveys
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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