Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults aged 18 or older (male or non-pregnant female)
- People who have been experiencing pain for at least 3 months
- People who rate their average pain over the past week as 3 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10
- People who are physically able to lift a weighted blanket that equals 10% of their body weight (between 10 and 25 lbs.) without help
- People who are willing to sleep with a weighted blanket (10–25 lbs.) every night for 35 days total (including a 7-day adjustment period)
- People who are willing to keep their eating habits, physical activity, and body weight stable throughout the study
- People who are willing to complete online questionnaires and surveys and attend virtual appointments
- People who are able to give informed consent and follow the study procedures
- People who can speak, read, and understand English
- People who have access to WiFi for virtual visits and online surveys
Who may not be able to join:
- People under 18 years of age
- People who are currently using a weighted blanket (though a washout period may be available — confirm with trial site)
- People who are unable to lift a 10–25 lb. weighted blanket without assistance
- People who are unwilling or unable to sleep with the weighted blanket every night
- People who have certain breathing or respiratory conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, COPD (including emphysema or chronic bronchitis), tuberculosis, or severe asthma
- People who have lung cancer
- People who have certain heart conditions, including congestive heart failure or severe cardiomyopathy
- People who have severe peripheral artery disease or severe or uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
- People who have recently had surgery or have an open wound
- People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within the next 35 days
- People who share a bed with an infant or young child
- People with a known allergy or sensitivity to any part of the study materials, including cotton fabric or natural and plant-based dyes
- People who experience claustrophobia
- People who are currently taking part in another pain research study
- People whose participation is considered unsuitable by the study investigator for safety reasons or because it could affect the reliability of the results — including people whose pain level increases during the baseline or active phases of the trial
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Carina Staab, DC, MEd, National University of Natural Medicine
Phone: 503-552-1862
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in self-reported pain intensity
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.