Blast pressure study for special operations forces
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study follows active-duty special operations personnel to understand how blast overpressure—the sudden pressure changes from weapons or explosions—affects their health over time. It may help identify risks and improve protection for service members.
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Who can take part
- You are on active duty in the U.S. Special Operations forces.
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are able to undergo MRI scans (no metal fragments like shrapnel, no non-MRI-compatible devices, and no severe claustrophobia).
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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