Clinical Trial

Blast Overpressure Longitudinal Study

Study acronym: BLES
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Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the impact of low-level blast exposure in U.S. Special Operations Forces personnel. The main questions it aims to answer are: What advanced brain imaging changes are related to clinical presentation after low-level blast exposure? What are the relationships between low-level blast exposure and common groups of symptoms after concussion? Participants will: * Undergo advanced brain imaging * Answer questionnaires * Complete clinical tests * Provide blood, urine, and saliva samples * Wear blast sensors
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07606651
Lead Sponsor Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Collaborators: The Geneva Foundation, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Conditions Low-level Blast Exposure
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2026-05
Primary Completion 2030-08 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-26