In this peer-reviewed article, Dr. Brian Edlow of Massachusetts General Hospital, Invisible Wounds Foundation board member, examines how clinically relevant findings from repeated blast brain injury research can be communicated to active-duty Special Operations Forces. The paper proposes an ethical framework for sharing individual-level research results, addressing tensions between potential clinical benefit, scientific uncertainty, privacy, and operational considerations.
The article contributes to ongoing debates about transparency and responsibility in military research, particularly when scientific findings may affect active-duty populations who face unique institutional and personal risks.