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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Claim this profileBethesda, Maryland 20814
Global Leader in Cancer
Global Leader in Breast Cancer
Conducts research for Leukemia
Conducts research for Tumors
Conducts research for Lung Cancer
455 reported clinical trials
35 medical researchers
Summary
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. This center is recognized for care of Cancer, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Tumors, Lung Cancer and other specialties. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is involved with conducting 455 clinical trials across 693 conditions. There are 35 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Rebecca O. Clark, Allen I. Stering, Jeremy Perkins, and Yovanni Casablanca.Area of expertise
1Cancer
Global LeaderStage IV
Stage I
Stage II
2Breast Cancer
Global LeaderHER2 negative
ER positive
ER negative
Top PIs
Rebecca O. ClarkWalter Reed National Military Medical Center3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Brain Tumor
Studies Leukemia
23 reported clinical trials
69 drugs studied
Allen I. SteringWalter Reed National Military Medical Center4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Brain Tumor
Studies Leukemia
18 reported clinical trials
57 drugs studied
Jeremy PerkinsWalter Reed National Military Medical Center3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Breast Cancer
Studies Cancer
6 reported clinical trials
15 drugs studied
Yovanni CasablancaWalter Reed National Military Medical Center5 years of reported clinical research
Studies Cancer
Studies Adenocarcinoma
5 reported clinical trials
16 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Cancer
Astrocytoma
Brain Tumor
Ovarian Tumors
Low Grade Glioma
Syndrome
Overactive Bladder
Imlunestrant
for Early Breast Cancer
This trial is testing a new medication called imlunestrant to see if it works better than standard hormone treatments for certain breast cancer patients. The study focuses on patients with early-stage breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive and HER2 negative, who have already been on hormone therapy for a period of time and are at high risk of their cancer returning. Imlunestrant works by blocking estrogen from helping cancer cells grow.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 36 criteria
Support Program
for Breast Cancer
This phase III trial compares an additional support program (text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling) with usual care in making sure breast cancer patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed (medication adherence). Medication adherence is how well patients take the medication as prescribed by their doctors, and good medical adherence is when patients take medications correctly. Poor medication adherence has been shown to be a serious barrier to effective treatment for hormone receptor positive breast cancer patients. Adding text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling to usual care may increase the number of days that patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 34 criteria
Pembrolizumab
for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The phase III trial compares the effect of pembrolizumab to observation for the treatment of patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer who achieved a pathologic complete response after preoperative chemotherapy in combination with pembrolizumab. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. This trial may help researchers determine if observation will result in the same risk of cancer coming back as pembrolizumab after surgery in triple-negative breast cancer patients who achieve pathologic complete response after preoperative chemotherapy with pembrolizumab.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 319 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. This center is recognized for care of Cancer, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Tumors, Lung Cancer and other specialties. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is involved with conducting 455 clinical trials across 693 conditions. There are 35 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Rebecca O. Clark, Allen I. Stering, Jeremy Perkins, and Yovanni Casablanca.
Where is Walter Reed National Military Medical Center located?
**Directions to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center:**
- From I-495 North, the Capital Beltway, take Exit 34, Rt. 355 South, Wisconsin Ave., towards Bethesda.
- Turn left at the first median crossing (at the light) to enter Naval Support Activity Bethesda, where the medical center is located.
- Display your ID at the guard station to gain entry.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
**Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Financial Assistance Information:**
- **Personal Financial Management Services:** Contact at (301) 319-4087 for financial assistance.
- **Military and Family Support Center:** Located at 9045 Beale Road, Building #11, Room 111, Bethesda, MD, United States 20889-0000.
- **Insurance Inquiries:** Visit the Naval Support Activity Bethesda Home of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's website or the Tricare directory.
- **Emergency Financial Assistance:** Contact Army Emergency Relief (AER) at assistance@aerhq.org or call 1-866-878-6378 (Toll Free). Local AER office at Walter Reed can be reached at 301-400-0171 (V).
What insurance does Walter Reed National Military Medical Center accept?
The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center accepts various insurance plans, focusing on those under the TRICARE program, including TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TRICARE For Life, TRICARE Reserve Select, and TRICARE Retired Reserve, as well as Johns Hopkins/US Family Health Plan (TRICARE PRIME ONLY). For non-TRICARE plans, the hospital is part of the Riverside Health System, accepting major carriers like Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, and more, alongside Medicare Advantage Networks and Medicaid - Medallion 4.0 and CCC Plus Programs. Coverage and benefits may vary, so contacting your insurance provider directly is advised to confirm coverage details and potential costs.
What awards or recognition has Walter Reed National Military Medical Center received?
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is renowned for its significant contributions to medical research, including the identification of potential drug candidates for sepsis. This institution, along with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), has been acknowledged through various awards for its dedication to advancing the field of medicine.