Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

This study is testing a two-stage surgery called osseointegration for people with below-knee amputations. It involves implanting a metal rod into the shin bone so a prosthetic leg can be attached directly, bypassing the need for a traditional socket. The research aims to see if t…

This study aims to understand how art therapy helps military personnel manage post-traumatic stress symptoms. Researchers will work with 40 active-duty or recently separated veterans who experience significant PTSD symptoms. Participants will attend art therapy sessions and have …

This study aims to understand how traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in military service members and veterans might lead to thinking problems and vascular dementia. Researchers will follow 300 participants who had a TBI at least three years ago, collecting brain scans, blood tests, a…

This study aims to understand why people who have had a concussion are more likely to later suffer muscle, bone, or joint injuries. Researchers will compare how the body moves and controls muscles in recently concussed people versus similar people without a concussion. The goal i…