U.S., July 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07710469) titled 'Weighted Blanket to Improve Sedation and Comfort During Ventilator Weaning' on July 02.
Brief Summary: Patients in the ICU who are being taken off of a breathing machine (ventilator weaning) commonly experience anxiety, agitation, sleep disruption, and physiologic stress. Weighted blankets have been used to improve patient comfort; however, the design of standard weighted blankets can interfere with the ICU environment and are often not adaptable to individual patient needs. This study will evaluate a weighted blanket specifically designed for ICU use, with features that allow adjustable weight and flexible configuration (e. g., ful...