Scientific studies on therapy blankets

Study (2021): Effectiveness of therapy blankets on children with ADHD

Sleep disorders are common in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although pharmacological treatment has increased significantly, parents often prefer non-pharmacological...

Study (2022): Influence of therapy blankets on the health condition of nursing home residents

The most common treatment for residents' health problems is pharmacological. How an intervention with a non-pharmacological method, such as a weighted blanket, affects residents' health has been li...

Study (2022): Increased melatonin release through therapy blankets

Weighted Blankets have proven to be a potential non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating conditions such as insomnia and anxiety. Despite lacking experimental evidence, these alleged effect...

Study (2015): Safety and effectiveness of weighted blankets for people with mental illnesses

This exploratory pilot study examined the safety and effectiveness of the standardized use of a nearly 14 kg weighted blanket in 30 adults with mental health disorders. Blood pressure, pulse rate, ...

Study (2021): The use of therapy blankets in severe dementia

Half of all people with dementia suffer from sleep disorders. These include a reversed sleep rhythm and nighttime wandering. In a study from Japan, the effect of a weighted blanket as a non-medicat...