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Research Studies Seeking Veteran Participants

Participants in clinical research studies gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available and help others by contributing to medical research. The VA and the Department of Defense sponsor research studies that affect veterans' health and well-being.
  • Research Study for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Military veterans and active duty military personnel who are disturbed by terrible things they have experienced are invited to participate in a research study of a behavioral treatment that may help.
  • Clinical Research Studies for OIF/OEF Veterans

    The VA is conducting several research studies for veterans of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
  • Study on Gulf War Illness

    The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) is looking for volunteers to participate in a study on the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Gulf War Illness. This study is part of a research program funded by the Department of Defense.
  • Strong Families Strong Forces

    A project funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) in recognition of the special strains and challenges young children (birth to age 5) and their parent(s) in military families may experience throughout the deployment cycle, with special attention to reintegration.
  • Drinking or Substance Use Research Project

    A research project for women veterans who are concerned about their drinking or substance use.

  • Research Study for Veterans – Harvard University

    Harvard University is seeking military veterans for a research study related to depression and suicide

  • Home Base Program: PTSD Study

    This is a study for OIF/OEF Veterans that may be dealing with symptoms of PTSD.


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