Assessing injury risks for military service members before and after musculoskeletal injuries
Official title: Pre-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Risk Factor Evaluation and Post-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Assessment for Return-to-duty/Activity Enhancement
Run by Womack Army Medical Center · NCT05111925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out how to better understand and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in active duty service members before and after they occur.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2690 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Womack Army Medical Center Federal |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bethesda, Maryland and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 26, 2022 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05111925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are active duty service members aged 18-44 who are cleared for full physical activity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently on limited duty status or those unable to read or comprehend English may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop efficient pre- and post-injury risk assessments for musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) among active duty service members. It will incorporate both objective measures and subjective patient-reported outcomes to identify factors contributing to MSKI risks and recovery outcomes. The study will evaluate the reliability of various clinical assessments in a pilot cohort of healthy service members and those currently receiving treatment for MSKI. By understanding these factors, the study seeks to inform personalized rehabilitation programs and risk mitigation strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the rehabilitation process and reduce the risk of future musculoskeletal injuries in service members.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using similar approaches to assess injury risks and improve rehabilitation outcomes, indicating this study builds on established methodologies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pilot Cohort * Active duty Service members cleared for full physical activity. * 18-44 years old Uninjured Cohorts * Active duty Service members cleared for full physical activity. * 18-44 years old Injured Cohorts * Active duty Service members receiving conservative treatment exclusively for a musculoskeletal injury affecting the low back or lower extremity. * Recruited at any time following presentation to a rehabilitation care facility for care of the MSKI of interest * 18-44 years old Exclusion Criteria: Pilot Cohort * Currently on limited duty status, for any reason. * Unable to read or comprehend the English language. * Pregnant females (will be eligible for participation in the study after the pregnancy) Uninjured Cohorts * Currently on limited duty status, for any reason. * Scheduled for a deployment or separation from current unit within the next 12 months. * Unable to read or comprehend the English language. * Pregnant females (will be eligible for participation in the study after the pregnancy) Injured Cohorts * Unable to read or comprehend the English language. * A MSKI within the last 6 months. * History of lower extremity or low back musculoskeletal related surgery. * History of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury. * Pregnant females (will be eligible for participation in the study after the pregnancy)
Where it's running
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Timothy C Mauntel, PhD — Womack Army Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Timothy C Mauntel, PhD
- Email: timothy.c.mauntel.civ@health.mil
- Phone: 910-849-7226
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.