April 2024 PMID 37452697

The efficacy of weighted blankets for sleep in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-A randomized controlled crossover trial.

Maria Lönn, Petra Svedberg, Jens Nygren, Håkan Jarbin, Katarina Aili, Ingrid Larsson

Mentions

58
Peak: 31 in Oct 2023
across 4 sources since Jul 2023

Extended reach

444,488
potential audience

Total likes

469

Video views

4,656

Mentions per month

Jul 2023 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter51 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions clearly revolve around the study's positive findings, with posts highlighting improvements in sleep duration and quality, and emphasizing practical recommendations like weight guidelines; the tone and detailed references suggest deep engagement and perceived significance of these results.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the conclusion that weighted blankets improve sleep for children with ADHD, citing specific results like longer sleep duration and fewer awakenings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing detailed study findings, such as the 10% body weight recommendation and implications for sleep quality.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts analyze methodology and practical implications, with some suggesting a protocol (e.g., weight as 10% of body weight) and discussing the sleep enhancement effects.

ImpactHigh impact

These discussions highlight potential changes in sleep management strategies for children with ADHD, showing the study could influence clinical practices and parental choices.

Top posts

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İlker Küçükparlak
@IKucukparlak · X

Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli hale getiriyor. https://t.co/jcNEluSane Çocukken ağır yorganla kaliteli uyumuş olanlar fav

Oct 26, 2023 · 204 likes · 18 shares · 110,374 followers View post →
sopueltno
@fake_outlandos · X

「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1WBbN1J

Oct 29, 2023 · 64 likes · 13 shares · 8,113 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and awoke less often under the heavy blankets, but did not fall asleep faster. https://t.co/4Il3eifVEo The idea weighted blankets is 10% of body weight #psychiatry https://t.co/LrMc8bJKpz

Jul 21, 2023 · 51 likes · 11 shares · 8,339 followers View post →
いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

The efficacy of weighted blankets for sleep in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder—A randomized controlled crossover trial - Lönn - Journal of Sleep Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/gdyfgD6zaf

Oct 27, 2023 · 8 likes · 79,341 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Do prescription drug monitoring programs reduce stimulant prescriptions? Yes, by 6.2%, but only when they are mandated before prescribing this controls, concludes new study https://t.co/SDsEq4SQQd #psychiatry #ADHD #addiction https://t.co/GpH3EH0W6O

Jul 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 8,339 followers View post →
Carlat Psychiatry
@CarlatPsych · X

Do prescription drug monitoring programs reduce stimulant prescriptions? Yes, by 6.2%, but only when they are mandated before prescribing this controls, concludes new study -@ChrisAikenMD https://t.co/sySp2I59C8 #psychiatry #ADHD #addiction https://t.co/mAAiiSKD5X

Jul 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 8,046 followers View post →

All mentions

Meşe Neşe
@Titripasa · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Apr 14, 2024 · 11 shares · 92 followers View post →
Koçer Karasu
@KoerKarasu91880 · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Apr 14, 2024 · 11 shares · 26 followers View post →
sadecehekim
@sadecehekim · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Dec 3, 2023 · 18 shares · 833 followers View post →
Takafumi Saikawa
@t6s · X

@banacorn maybe https://t.co/gcdWeEfRdm

Nov 8, 2023 · 1 like · 470 followers View post →
寿名子
@sunako7397 · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 30, 2023 · 13 shares · 681 followers View post →
ChinchillaーObasan
@omatakayuiyo · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 30, 2023 · 13 shares · 1,936 followers View post →
たまちゃん
@nekonotetama · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 30, 2023 · 13 shares · 558 followers View post →
おとうふ
@aitoufu · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 30, 2023 · 13 shares · 59 followers View post →
autis33
@autis33 · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 14,567 followers View post →
たそ
@taso_sapo · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 2,901 followers View post →
RH凸凹調査隊
@RH0463745359 · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1W…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 918 followers View post →
sopueltno
@fake_outlandos · X

「加重ブランケットは ADHD の子供の睡眠を改善」.研究で判明. ➦ 自閉症や不安障害など他の併存疾患を抱えたADHDの子供は含まれていないので,全ての ADHD の子供に有効とはいいきれない. https://t.co/6rh1WBbN1J

Oct 29, 2023 · 64 likes · 13 shares · 8,113 followers View post →
Verdades Gto
@VerdadesGto · X

RT @CienciaDelCope: Las mantas pesadas mejoran la duración y la calidad del sueño en niños con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperact…

Oct 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 3,620 followers View post →
Gokkurt Beyazsu
@gokkurt_aksu · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 27, 2023 · 18 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

Journal of Sleep Research The efficacy of weighted blankets for sleep in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder—A randomized controlled crossover trial https://t.co/AGcn68xTl9

Oct 27, 2023 · 6 likes · 28,339 followers View post →
frau deno
@minnoskavo · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 27, 2023 · 18 shares · 176 followers View post →
いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

The efficacy of weighted blankets for sleep in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder—A randomized controlled crossover trial - Lönn - Journal of Sleep Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/gdyfgD6zaf

Oct 27, 2023 · 8 likes · 79,341 followers View post →
Fernando J. de León
@fleogom · X

RT @CienciaDelCope: Las mantas pesadas mejoran la duración y la calidad del sueño en niños con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperact…

Oct 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 143 followers View post →
Walter Blanco Carranza
@tangamandapio59 · X

RT @CienciaDelCope: Las mantas pesadas mejoran la duración y la calidad del sueño en niños con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperact…

Oct 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 323 followers View post →
Enrique Coperías
@CienciaDelCope · X

Las mantas pesadas mejoran la duración y la calidad del sueño en niños con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), dice un estudio publicado en el 'Journal of Sleep Research'. https://t.co/6ntghhyqzx https://t.co/Aa4rON8hIQ

Oct 27, 2023 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 58,905 followers View post →
under the rain
@enfant_de_sable · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 496 followers View post →
Sarp Somer
@sarpsomer · X

Uyku sorunu çeken ADHD'li çocuklarda (özellikle 11-14 yaş arası) ağırlığı olan battaniye altında uyumak uyku kalitelerini arttırıyor ve anksiyetelerini azaltıyor. https://t.co/glOVfNnqMq

Oct 26, 2023 · 1 like · 185 followers View post →
Sezer Vatansever, MD
@sezerardino · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 448 followers View post →
Alişan Burak Yaşar
@alisanburak · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 2,428 followers View post →
gamzeozc
@gamzeozc · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 893 followers View post →
Saniye
@SaniyeKetenci · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 370 followers View post →
Mehlika Sultan
@mehlikaa_sultan · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 21 followers View post →
Bar Psikoloğu
@BarPsikologu · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 28,401 followers View post →
Nurseli
@nurseli___ · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 104 followers View post →
yekta
@zamann1234 · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 42 followers View post →
sultandördüncüvites
@suItan4ncuvites · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 35,667 followers View post →
Dionysos'un Kızı
@adrianapolisli · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 2,340 followers View post →
Zeliha Karadal
@ZelihaKaradal · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 5,820 followers View post →
Mesut Bostancıoğlu
@mesut_bostanc · X

RT @IKucukparlak: Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli ha…

Oct 26, 2023 · 18 shares · 433 followers View post →
İlker Küçükparlak
@IKucukparlak · X

Biraz daha ağır bir yorgan (6-10 kg) Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocukların uykularını daha kaliteli hale getiriyor. https://t.co/jcNEluSane Çocukken ağır yorganla kaliteli uyumuş olanlar fav

Oct 26, 2023 · 204 likes · 18 shares · 110,374 followers View post →
Selcuk Ozkan
@SelcukOzkan_ · X

"Ağırlıklı battaniye ile uyumak çocuklarda uyku kalitesini anlamlı biçimde daha iyi hale getiriyor." https://t.co/K6DxVisZ1f

Sep 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 990 followers View post →
Kindly #deprescribe -- taper psychiatric drugs
@Altostrata · X

RT @CarlatPsych: Do prescription drug monitoring programs reduce stimulant prescriptions? Yes, by 6.2%, but only when they are mandated bef…

Jul 30, 2023 · 1 share · 6,572 followers View post →
Carlat Psychiatry
@CarlatPsych · X

Do prescription drug monitoring programs reduce stimulant prescriptions? Yes, by 6.2%, but only when they are mandated before prescribing this controls, concludes new study -@ChrisAikenMD https://t.co/sySp2I59C8 #psychiatry #ADHD #addiction https://t.co/mAAiiSKD5X

Jul 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 8,046 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Do prescription drug monitoring programs reduce stimulant prescriptions? Yes, by 6.2%, but only when they are mandated before prescribing this controls, concludes new study https://t.co/SDsEq4SQQd #psychiatry #ADHD #addiction https://t.co/GpH3EH0W6O

Jul 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 8,339 followers View post →
Mario Perales
@Dr_MarioPerales · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 24, 2023 · 11 shares · 69 followers View post →
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@mustafasefaozer · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 23, 2023 · 11 shares · 188 followers View post →
RESILIENCE Magazine
@RESILIENCEmag1 · X

RT @CarlatPsych: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and awo…

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 share · 27 followers View post →
RESILIENCE Magazine
@RESILIENCEmag1 · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 21, 2023 · 11 shares · 27 followers View post →
Duvidoso
@Badlnfluencer · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 21, 2023 · 11 shares · 44 followers View post →
Carine el Khazen
@Carine47273673 · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 21, 2023 · 11 shares · 898 followers View post →
TUANA
@Ahi_Evrannn · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 21, 2023 · 11 shares · 626 followers View post →
cheesyredrocket
@cheesyredrocket · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and aw…

Jul 21, 2023 · 11 shares · 3,081 followers View post →
Carlat Psychiatry
@CarlatPsych · X

Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and awoke less often under the heavy blankets, but did not fall asleep faster -@ChrisAikenMD https://t.co/0eCirXhTWV The idea weighted blankets is 10% of body wt https://t.co/zqZi9VnvC5

Jul 21, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,046 followers View post →
MoodTreatmentCenter
@moodtreat · X

People use weighted blankets to calm nerves and improve sleep, and a new controlled study agrees. They deepened #sleep in children with #ADHD. A good weighted blanket is 10% of your total body weight. https://t.co/TxgGHtTFKC https://t.co/fWSBRACHYv

Jul 21, 2023 · 14 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Weighted blankets improved #sleep in a new cross-over trial of 94 children and teens with #ADHD. They slept longer and awoke less often under the heavy blankets, but did not fall asleep faster. https://t.co/4Il3eifVEo The idea weighted blankets is 10% of body weight #psychiatry https://t.co/LrMc8bJKpz

Jul 21, 2023 · 51 likes · 11 shares · 8,339 followers View post →
Yann Le Strat
@YannLe_Strat · X

Les couvertures lestées pèsent 2 à 9Kg et seraient associées à une sensation de relaxation pendant le sommeil. Une étude en double cross-over suggère leur efficacité dans les troubles du sommeil associés au #TDAH chez l'enfant. (Étude open Access) #ADHD https://t.co/PndhFKVakw

Jul 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,346 followers View post →