Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

This study is testing a titanium implant called OPRA that connects a prosthetic leg directly to the shinbone, bypassing the need for a traditional socket. Researchers will follow 30 adults with below-knee amputations for up to 5 years after surgery to see if the implant improves …

This study tests whether delivering tiny electrical bursts to a nerve bundle in the lower back can reduce pain in women with bladder pain syndrome. Five women will receive the procedure once and be followed for six months. Researchers will measure pain, bladder symptoms, mood, an…

This study tests if receiving weekly supportive messages during pregnancy can improve live birth rates and quality of life for people who have had multiple pregnancy losses. About 60 pregnant participants will interact with the messages and complete surveys. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether art therapy can help active-duty military and recent veterans who have PTSD symptoms. Forty participants will attend 11 sessions over 6-8 months, including art therapy with a certified therapist and two MRI brain scans. The goal is to see if art therap…

This study aims to understand how a concussion changes the way people move, which may increase their risk of muscle and bone injuries. Researchers will compare movement patterns in 148 military members who have had a concussion with those who have not. The goal is to find specifi…

This study looks at how past traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may affect thinking skills and blood vessel health in 300 active-duty or veteran military members. Researchers will measure substances in the blood linked to blood vessel damage, inflammation, and brain cell loss. They a…