Research
Explore VA Bedford's research initiatives with specialty programs in Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, schizophrenia, substance abuse, basic neurobiology, cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and cellular biochemistry . You can also volunteer to participate in a research study.
Our research programs
Our research department is internationally recognized for its study of geriatric and behavioral research. We use non-VA funding sources like universities and charitable foundations, and for-profit companies to fund our research and education. In doing so, we support the health and well-being of Veterans and the general population.
Our funding is administered by Bedford VA Research Corporation., Inc. (BRCI). BRCI is a stand-alone, non-profit, tax exempt corporation that receives no financial support from VA. Contributions to BRCI are tax-deductible. For more information about BRCI and its work supporting research at VA Bedford HCS, call 781-687-3588.
Online study for Veterans with chronic pain
Do you want to learn more about managing the emotional and cognitive issues related to pain?
Does an at-home, online intervention sound helpful?
Have symptoms of chronic pain interfered with meeting your life goals?
If you answered "yes" to these three questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study on the use of an online intervention to improve value-based living for Veterans with chronic pain. If you are interested in participating or would like further information, call 781-687-4191 or visit the research trial page at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03655132.
If you qualify for the research study, you will receive free individual counseling.
Improving relationships for Veterans with PTSD: a counseling research study
Do you want to improve your relationships?
Have symptoms of PTSD interfered with your relationships?
If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study that will compare two counseling treatments to improve social support for Veterans with PTSD.
If you qualify for the research study, you will receive free individual counseling. If you are interested in participating or would like further information, call 781-687-3335. You will be compensated financially to participate in this study.
Million Veteran Program
MVP is one of the largest research programs in the world on genes and health. Researchers are using information from MVP Veteran partners to learn how genes, lifestyle, and military experiences affect health and disease. With an expected enrollment of at least one million partners, MVP provides an important opportunity to understand genes and health, especially among the Veteran population.
Participation in MVP is entirely voluntary and will not affect Veterans’ access to health care or benefits.
For more information or to join online, visit mvp.va.gov. Call the MVP Info Center toll-free at 866-441-6075 with any questions or to schedule an MVP visit.
Exercise for depression
(This study has been closed due to low enrollment)