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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MEMORANDUM FOR PRINCIPAL DEPUTY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: DOD Human Radiation Research Review - INFORMATION MEMORANDUM As per your request, attached are three radiation research studies involving participation by the School of Aviation Medicine (Randolph AFB, TX) and the School of Aerospace Medicine (Brooks AFB, TX) conducted during the In regard to your request for types of records; at this time it is not possible to estimate the number of pages or the volume as we are identifying sources of records at this time. Research Programs Officer Air Force Medical Operations Agency Office of the Surgeon General ’
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Study: The Effects of Total Body Irradiation and Local Irradiation on the Metabolism of the Hematopoietic System in Humans. Where conducted: University of Texas When conducted: 1 Dec 56 to 31 Sep 62 Purpose of study: Measure clinical reactions in patients receiving whole body irradiation for treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, polycythemia and disseminated cancer. Also measure the effect of radiation on the hematological system. Type and extent of exposure: Maximum whole body exposure of 150 - 200 r. Extent of follow-up: Unknown. Consent obtained and if so what type (written, oral) Unknown. AF Involvement: Funded by AF, conducted at a civilian medical center. Source of Information: RDT&E Project Card, Task 7757, Aeromedical Problems of Atomic Energy. School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX.
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Study: To Study in Man the Effect of 250-300r Total Body Irradiation Where conducted: University of California, Los Angeles When conducted: 15 Oct 60 - 30 Sep 63 Purpose of study: Measure acute radiation effects, the severity and duration of me radiation symdrome, and the total body response to radiation challenge in patients receiving whole body irradiation for treatment of leukemia and other tumors. Also measure the effect of radiation on the hematological system. Subjects: Approximately 120 patients Type and extent of exposure: Maximum whole body exposure of 250 - 300 r. Extent of follow-up: Unknown. Consent obtained and if so what type (written, oral) Unknown. AF Involvement: Funded by AF, conducted at a civilian medical center. Source of Information: RDT&E Project Card, Task 7757, Aeromedical Problems of Atomic Energy. School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX.
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Study: Systemic and Clinical Effects induced in 263 Cancer Patients by Whole-Body X-Irradiation with Nominal Air Doses of 15 to 200 R Where conducted: The University of Texas (M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Purpose of study: Hematological effects and tolerance of whole body irradiation in Subjects: 263 patients with leukemia and solid tumors. Type and extent of exposure: 233 patients 15 - 200r,30 patients 200 r. Extent of follow-up: Unknown Consent obtained and if so what type (written, oral): Unknown AF Involvement: May have funded this study. Additional information being sought. Source of Information: School of Aviation Medicine, Randolph AFB, TX Technical