Weighted blanket for comfort during breathing tube removal
This study tests whether a weighted blanket can help people feel calmer and more comfortable while they are being weaned off a breathing tube in the intensive care unit (ICU). If it works, it might reduce anxiety and the need for strong sedative medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently on a breathing tube (ventilator) and your doctor has decided to start weaning you off it.
- You are receiving medicines for sedation (to keep you calm) or pain relief.
- You do not have skin injuries, recent major surgery, or other conditions that could make a weighted blanket unsafe.
- Your weight and body type allow safe use of the blanket (your care team will check).
- You are not pregnant in the second or third trimester, and you are not on certain infection precautions.
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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