Brooke Army Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Brooke Army Medical Center, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can fine needles soothe stubborn heel pain? Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Stronger back muscles may ease chronic pain — a trial puts the idea to the test Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
- New study aims to ease chronic pain without pills for military personnel Results expected Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Patch aims to cut rotator cuff Re-Tear rate after surgery Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Can a light device help soldiers heal broken bones faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding photobiomodulation (light therapy) to standard physical therapy helps military trainees with leg stress fractures heal faster. 105 participants received either real or sham light therapy for up to 6 weeks, and researchers tracked how quickly they …
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood flow cuff boost ACL recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to standard physical rehabilitation helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery. Sixty active-duty military members and their families, aged 15 to 45, were randomly assigned …
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Splitting a cast: does it shift broken bones in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at children with broken wrists who are treated with a cast. Sometimes the cast is split along its length to relieve swelling, but this might weaken the cast and let the bones move out of place. Researchers will take X-rays before and after splitting the cast to s…
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple quiz improve back pain care for troops?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using a screening questionnaire called the STarT Back Tool helps doctors tailor low back pain treatment for military members. 290 adults aged 18-50 with low back pain were randomly assigned to either risk-stratified care or usual care. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC