Effects of a weighted blanket on autonomic nervous function and subjective mood in patients with schizophrenia

A randomized crossover trial of sensory modulation intervention using a weighted blanket on autonomic function and subjective mood states in patients with schizophrenia

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-jRCT1052260013

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-07

Start date

2024-10-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Delusional disorder

Interventions

The subject selects the weight of the weighted blanket to be used (5 kg, 6 kg, or 7 kg) within the range of 5 to 10% of the subject's body weight. Afterwards, the subject lies supine on the bed with t

weighted blanket

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis is F2 (schizophrenia, schizotypal disorder, or delusional disorder) based on ICD-10. Continuously receiving outpatient occupational therapy or day care for at least six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Possible pregnancy Consent to participate in the research was not obtained

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Heart rate variability	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
STAI, Inventory Scale for Mood and Sense of Fatigue	—

Contacts

Public ContactKenta Ueda

Osaka psychatric medical center

uedakenta@outlook.com+81-72-847-3261

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026