Clinical trial for Chronic Pain
Official title RCT of a Weighted Blanket to Reduce Pain in Veterans With Chronic Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05963607
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if using a weighted blanket reduces pain and improves sleep quality in veterans.
- Who it's for
- Veterans who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping.
- What's involved
- Participants will use either a light (3‑lb) or heavy (15‑lb) blanket at home for 6 weeks. They will report pain, pain thoughts, medication use, and sleep problems, and some will wear a sleep tracker. A phone app will check how often they use the blanket.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 6 weeks and involves regular online or phone check‑ins and wearing the blanket every night.
- Time commitment: about 6 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- The inclusion/
You likely can't join if
- VA-enrolled
- All genders, ages 18 and older
- chronic non-cancer musculoskeletal pain diagnosis on 2 clinical visits for at least 6 months (ICD codes for chronic pain), and a score of 3 on the...
- Serious or untreated mental illness (e.g., psychosis; PTSD will not be excluded),
- other psychosocial instability (e.g., homelessness), or
- suicidal/homicidal ideation/prior attempt within the past 3 years by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)19;
See the full eligibility criteria
- The inclusion/
- VA-enrolled
- All genders, ages 18 and older
- chronic non-cancer musculoskeletal pain diagnosis on 2 clinical visits for at least 6 months (ICD codes for chronic pain), and a score of 3 on the numerical pain rating scale from 0-10 over the past week
- Serious or untreated mental illness (e.g., psychosis; PTSD will not be excluded),
- other psychosocial instability (e.g., homelessness), or
- suicidal/homicidal ideation/prior attempt within the past 3 years by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)19;
- evidence of opioid use disorder by chart review, or a Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM20) score of 9 or both;
- major medical conditions or medical counterindications to use of a 15-lb WB (e.g., self-reported or documented current pregnancy;
- claustrophobia;
- spinal cord injury;
- inability to safely lift 15lb);
- obstructive sleep apnea if untreated, OR STOP-BANG score in "high-risk" category; and
- currently sleeping with a special blanket (such as weighted or cooling blanket).
- Those receiving mental health or other pain treatment will be excluded if there are changes to treatment (either therapy or medications) in the 3 months prior to enrollment or anticipated during the 2-month trial...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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