Effect of Weighted Blankets on Sleep Quality
The Effect of Various Types of Weighted Blankets on Sleep Quality and Quantity: A Randomized Cross-Over Controlled Study
This study is testing if using different weights of weighted blankets can help healthy adults who have trouble sleeping get better quality rest.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trikala, Thessaly) |
| Trial ID | NCT06842797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how different weights of weighted blankets affect sleep quality in healthy adults with low sleep quality. Participants will be randomly assigned to use either their usual blanket or one of three weighted blankets (7 kg, 9 kg, or 14 kg) over four weeks. Sleep quality will be measured using portable EEG/EOG systems and temperature sensors in the participants' homes, ensuring a familiar sleeping environment. The aim is to determine the optimal weight of the blanket for improving sleep quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults experiencing low sleep quality.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of mental illness, epilepsy, or any acute or chronic conditions that limit participation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-pharmacological method to enhance sleep quality for individuals struggling with sleep problems.
How similar studies have performed: While weighted blankets have shown promise in improving sleep in specific populations, this study's focus on healthy adults with low sleep quality is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individual Exclusion Criteria: * history of mental illness * history of epilepsy * any acute or chronic condition that would limit the ability of the patient to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Trikala, Thessaly
- School of Physical Education, Sports and Dietetics, TEFAA — Trikala, Thessaly, Greece (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christina Karatzaferi, PhD
- Email: ck@uth.gr
- Phone: +302431047022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.