The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a federal agency that provides healthcare to veterans and operates one of the largest integrated research programs in the U.S.
VA studies often involve additional requirements beyond standard federal regulations, including VA-specific privacy, security, and oversight policies. Research conducted at VA facilities must align with both IRB review and VA research governance processes, which may include additional committees and reporting pathways. The VAĆs integrated clinical system can support robust recruitment and longitudinal follow-up when approvals and data access are appropriately managed. Understanding VA requirements helps sponsors and sites avoid delays and maintain compliant oversight for VA-involved trials.