War wounds may trigger hidden heart risks, new study reveals
NCT ID NCT05971433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how serious combat injuries affect the long-term health of U.S. military members. Researchers will measure heart function, sleep quality, and stress-related body signals in 200 injured service members. The goal is to understand links between injury severity, sleep disorders, and heart problems like high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Wounded Warrior Recovery Project participants who 1) agreed to be contacted about future research studies and 2) have a record of injury within the established Injury Severity Score cutoffs for this study
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in the Wounded Warrior Recovery Project (WWRP) and previously agreed to be contacted regarding future research * Able to complete the informed consent process, be mailed study devices, and complete laboratory draws within the United States * Age greater than or equal to 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * No Injury Severity Score or 3 \< Injury Severity Score \< 15 * Unable to complete the informed consent process, be mailed study devices, and complete laboratory draws within the United States * Not enrolled in the WWRP or enrolled in the WWRP but did not agree to be contacted about future research
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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