Welcome to the ADVANCE Study – Pioneering Long-Term Research on Battlefield Casualties

The ADVANCE Study is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation (ADMR) at Stanford Hall, Imperial College London, and King’s College London. For the first time in history, we are conducting a prospective cohort study that investigates both the physical and psycho-social outcomes of battlefield casualties in the long term.

Unlike previous research on military veterans—most of which were retrospective or cross-sectional and yielded inconclusive results—ADVANCE is designed to deliver definitive insights into the long-term health and well-being of military personnel injured during the Afghanistan War (2002-2014). Thanks to world-leading trauma care provided by the UK Defence Medical Services, many service members survived severe injuries, and our study is dedicated to understanding how their health evolves over time.

By studying a wide array of outcomes, from physical recovery to mental health and social reintegration, we aim to provide crucial knowledge that will shape future medical care and ensure the well-being of injured service personnel, their families, and future generations of military personnel.

Join us on this unprecedented journey, as we learn, adapt, and improve support for those who serve.