Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Concussion may raise risk of muscle injuries – study seeks answers Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Zapping nerves to zap bladder pain: tiny trial tests new approach Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Tender loving care texts may boost pregnancy success Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Art therapy tested as a new way to ease PTSD in soldiers Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Military study links brain injuries to dementia risk through blood clues Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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Can gait retraining or botox shots replace surgery for leg pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested four non-surgical treatments for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), a condition that causes leg pain during exercise. 35 active-duty military members were assigned to supervised gait retraining, home-based gait retraining, saline injections, or botu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Tiny incision, big relief? study tests Ultrasound-Guided carpal tunnel release
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of carpal tunnel release surgery: one using ultrasound guidance with a tiny incision (less than 1 cm) and the traditional mini-open method with a slightly larger cut. Forty-one adults with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomly assigned to one of the t…
Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Platelet-Rich plasma may beat steroids for shoulder arthritis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a shot of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a person's own blood works better than a common steroid shot for shoulder arthritis pain. Fifty adults with mild to moderate shoulder osteoarthritis received either a PRP or steroid injection. Researchers measure…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC