CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Military Service and Family Members for Post Concussive and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

United States424 participantsStarted 2014-03

Plain-language summary

This protocol is designed to facilitate the recruitment, screening and registry of Military Service Members (SMs) and individuals eligible for care in the Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare system. This protocol will serve as an entry point for SMs, retirees and other beneficiaries, to facilitate their participation in Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM)-sponsored clinical research studies at participating CNRM sites. Specifically, this protocol will be comprised of an initial evaluation of participants, to include questionnaires, a blood draw, and neuroimaging. This evaluation will enable investigators to direct participants to CNRM-sponsored natural history, observational, or interventional protocols that are most relevant to the individual interests and needs of each participant. Other approved CNRM protocols may continue to recruit participants directly into their respective studies, and may refer participants to this study. The objective of this protocol is to develop a broad-spectrum military subject recruitment database that will collect and store preliminary data on research participants who are interested in and potentially eligible for current and future CNRM sponsored studies. The effectiveness of the recruitment methods utilized in this protocol will be evaluated to determine the most successful outreach approaches and recruitment tools for the enrollment of participants, including both active and reserve component SMs along with others who are eligible for care in the DoD healthcare system, who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI), psychological health (PH) concerns, or are interested in participating in studies as controls. Control participants may include (i) those with exposure to primary blast without the development of TBI, (ii) those with physical injuries without experiencing head injury, and (iii) healthy participants (non-injured, non-TBI, non-PH).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Male or female, at least 18 years of age.
. Active duty, retired military SM, TRICARE eligible reservist or National Guardsman, or a family member eligible for care in the DoD healthcare system.
. Ability to provide self-consent
. For TBI participants, must report having symptoms or diagnosis of a concussion, TBI with or without loss of consciousness, or PCS; the duration of time since the head injury will be documented, but there is no limitation on duration since some CNRM studies do not place a time limit. Medical documentation is preferred but not required
. For participants with psychological health concerns, must report having current symptoms or may already have a diagnosis of PTSD, depression, or generalized anxiety disorder.
. For injured participants without TBI, must be (i) exposed to primary blast or (ii) have other orthopedic and/or soft-tissue injury for which they sought care at a medical treatment facility within the past six months. Injury sustained can be combat or non-combat related.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Broad-spectrum military subject recruitment database

Timeframe: five years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03191357

SponsorUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Male or female, at least 18 years of age.
. Active duty, retired military SM, TRICARE eligible reservist or National Guardsman, or a family member eligible for care in the DoD healthcare system.
. Ability to provide self-consent
. For TBI participants, must report having symptoms or diagnosis of a concussion, TBI with or without loss of consciousness, or PCS; the duration of time since the head injury will be documented, but there is no limitation on duration since some CNRM studies do not place a time limit. Medical documentation is preferred but not required
. For participants with psychological health concerns, must report having current symptoms or may already have a diagnosis of PTSD, depression, or generalized anxiety disorder.
. For injured participants without TBI, must be (i) exposed to primary blast or (ii) have other orthopedic and/or soft-tissue injury for which they sought care at a medical treatment facility within the past six months. Injury sustained can be combat or non-combat related.

Evaluation of Military Service and Family Members for Post Concussive and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Evaluation of Military Service and Family Members for Post Concussive and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria