Precision Biomarkers to Detect Brain Injury in Active-Duty United States Special Operations Forces With Repeated Blast Exposure

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Blast Injury
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 50
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial

This is a 4-year, longitudinal study of 100 active-duty Navy SEALs. The goal of the study is to determine whether repeated blast exposure affects SEAL brain health and to develop an initial diagnostic testing protocol that detects repeated blast brain injury.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Active-duty Navy SEAL Service Member 2. Early career SEAL (0-2 years) or mid-late career SEAL (10-15 years) 3. Age 18-50 years 4. Males, regardless of race or ethnicity Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of moderate or severe TBI 2. History of major neurological disorder 3. Unt…
Contacts

Brian L Edlow, M.D.

617-724-6352

bedlow@mgh.harvard.edu

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Michael A Gordon, B.s.

617-724-6352

magordon@mgh.harvard.edu

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