Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

This study tests a titanium implant (OPRA) that connects a prosthetic leg directly to the shinbone, avoiding the need for a traditional socket. It involves 30 military members with below-knee amputations who will have two surgeries and be followed for 5 years. The goal is to see …

This study tests if weekly, interactive supportive messages can improve pregnancy outcomes and quality of life for people who have had multiple pregnancy losses. About 60 pregnant participants will receive these messages and complete surveys. The goal is to see if emotional suppo…

This study tests a one-time procedure that uses tiny electrical pulses on nerves near the spine to relieve bladder pain in women with Bladder Pain Syndrome. Five women will receive the treatment and report their pain, mood, and bladder symptoms over six months. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether art therapy can help active-duty military members and recent veterans who have posttraumatic stress symptoms. Participants will attend eight art therapy sessions and have two MRI scans to see how the therapy affects emotional expression and brain activ…

This study looks at how traumatic brain injury (TBI) may lead to thinking problems and blood vessel damage in the brain. Researchers will follow 300 active-duty military members and veterans, measuring blood markers and thinking skills over time. The goal is to better understand …

This study looks at how a concussion changes the way people move, which may increase their risk of muscle and bone injuries. Researchers will compare 148 military members who have had a concussion with those who haven't. The goal is to find specific movement problems that lead to…