Pre- and Post-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Risk Evaluation for Return-to-Duty Enhancement

Description

The purpose of this study is to develop comprehensive and efficient pre- and post- musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) risk assessments for Service members, incorporating both objective and subjective measures. This is a multi-site observational study to identify the pre- and post-MSKI physical and psychosocial factors contributing to MSKI risks and undesired patient outcomes following MSKI. The study hypothesis is that a set of field-expedient clinical assessments can identify Service member specific MSKI risk factors and post-MSKI deficits that contribute to undesired patient outcomes and provide data to guide patient-specific risk mitigation and rehabilitation programs.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to develop comprehensive and efficient pre- and post- musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) risk assessments for Service members, incorporating both objective and subjective measures. This is a multi-site observational study to identify the pre- and post-MSKI physical and psychosocial factors contributing to MSKI risks and undesired patient outcomes following MSKI. The study hypothesis is that a set of field-expedient clinical assessments can identify Service member specific MSKI risk factors and post-MSKI deficits that contribute to undesired patient outcomes and provide data to guide patient-specific risk mitigation and rehabilitation programs.

Pre-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Risk Factor Evaluation and Post-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Assessment for Return-to-duty/Activity Enhancement

Pre- and Post-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Risk Evaluation for Return-to-Duty Enhancement

Condition
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bethesda

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20889

Fort Liberty

Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States, 28310

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Active duty Service members cleared for full physical activity.
  • * 18-44 years old
  • * Active duty Service members cleared for full physical activity.
  • * 18-44 years old
  • * 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
  • * 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)
  • * 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)
  • * 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)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 44 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Womack Army Medical Center,

Timothy C Mauntel, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Womack Army Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2025-05-31