Treating dementia-related sleep deprivation with weighted blankets

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia; Neurological - Dementias; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000891628
• Lead Sponsor: Flinders University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 28 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

Adults admitted to the specialised dementia care unit with severe dementia as assessed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition and assessed as having at least one sleep problem as assessed using the Sleep Disorder Inventory (SDI).
Trialling a weighted blanket as a non-pharmacological sleep intervention, will be discussed with potential participants nearest relative/guardian within their usual multi-disciplinary care and consent gained by proxy. The researchers will provide educational sessions about the trial to families and information about the project will be included in unit newsletters for families. Following consent, a weighted blanket risk assessment will be conducted by an occupational therapist to determine safety and suitability.

Exclusion Criteria

People who are unable to independently remove a lesser weight blanket (3kg) or who are receiving palliative care.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified