A non-blinded randomised controlled feasibility study of weighted blankets to help agitation and disturbed sleep after brain injury. This is a single centre study based in a community hospital in the UK. Outcomes centre on determining the feasibility and acceptability of the study taking place in an NHS setting.
A non-blinded randomised controlled feasibility study of weighted blankets to help agitation and disturbed sleep after brain injury. This is a single centre study based in a community hospital in the UK. Outcomes centre on determining the feasibility and acceptability of the study taking place in an NHS setting. 12 subjects will be randomised 1:1 to intervention or control; they will use the allocated linen for 7 consecutive days and nights. Sleep will be measured using observations and actigraphs; behaviour and behavioural interventions will be recorded. Participants (where possible) and staff members will be interviewed about their experience and opinions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Weighted blankets given to patient for 7 days/nights
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Proportion of eligible candidates recruited within the time frame
Time frame: 12 months
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