Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NCT06380322) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study
United States650 participantsStarted 2024-08-24
Plain-language summary
The Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study (MHANES) is a Department of Defense funded study conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. This cross-sectional study will assess, in a large, diverse sample of Army Service Members (n=600), food and supplement intake, cardiovascular health, body composition, biomarkers of nutritional status, measures of health status, injury prevalence, mental wellbeing, gut microbiome composition, and physical performance outcomes. The proposed study is modeled after the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and customized for the Army population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* U.S. Army Soldiers ≥ 18 years old
* Willing to have biological samples stored for future use
* Willing to have data linked to the Soldier Performance, Health, and Readiness (SPHERE) database
Exclusion Criteria:
* Soldiers under the age of 18 years
* Soldiers with an inability to understand verbal or written instructions or testing materials in English
* Soldiers relocating or getting out of the Army in the next 30 days
* Pregnant females
* Soldiers currently in Basic Training (BCT) and/or One-Station Unit Training (OSUT)
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
1
Dietary intake
Timeframe: This study will collect one ASA24® recall at visit 1 and a second follow-up 24-hour recall 3-10 days later
2
Dietary quality
Timeframe: This study will collect one ASA24® recall at visit 1 and a second follow-up 24-hour recall 3-10 days later