Research

Many doctors at New England Baptist Hospital take part in their own research projects. They also join studies with outside researchers. We participate in multiple types of research, including:

• Clinical research. This type of research studies the effectiveness of emerging treatment options in people with specific health conditions. These treatment options may be a new medication or surgical procedure.
• Patient-centered research. This type of research focuses on improving the patient’s experience in health care. Patient-centered research may be on topics such as patient-centered decision-making and patient-provider communication.
• Translational research. This type of research focuses on moving research ideas from the laboratory into the clinic. Researchers seek to identify how research findings from the lab may be able to directly benefit people.

Learn about our research center’s current research programs.

Our commitment to research allows us to bring the latest advances in orthopedic care to our patients. Our specialists are setting new standards of care across the country and around the globe.

Whether you’re a researcher or a patient interested in joining a clinical trial, we’re happy to connect you with the resources you need to get started with research and clinical trials at New England Baptist Hospital. To learn about current studies, call 617-754-6732. 

We have a strong foundation of research-driven innovation on which to build. Recent advances at New England Baptist Hospital include multi-modal pain therapy and early mobilization after joint surgery. New England Baptist Hospital researchers also have developed new protocols with shorter hospital stays that maintain excellent patient outcomes. We participate in the American Joint Replacement Registry.

Our researchers follow rigorous standards. These show our commitment to excellent patient care and research ethics. Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews, approves and oversees all of our projects.

New England Baptist Hospital offers these and a wide range of other support services to investigators:

• Access to experts in research methods
• Biostatistics support
• Creation and support of study forms and databases
• IRB assistance
• Registry assistance
• Reporting and analysis of study results
• Research coordinator support
• Study budget creation
• Study design guidance

New England Baptist Hospital researchers are developing new educational initiatives. These are geared toward training and mentoring a new generation of scientists and health care professionals. Orthopedic research opportunities are a component of certain medical education programs.

Our annual research symposium is the chance for New England Baptist Hospital researchers to come together. Researchers present their studies and share their ideas and accomplishments with the research community.

View the Symposium Abstracts.

• We will advance knowledge in musculoskeletal diseases and related disorders.
• We will facilitate research groups at New England Baptist Hospital, and collaborate with other investigators in clinical, translational and patient-centered outcomes research.
• We will evaluate patient outcomes and quality of life.
• We will develop educational initiatives focused on training and mentoring a new generation of scientists.
• We will disseminate research findings nationally and internationally.
• We will support and advance the New England Baptist Hospital mission and ROSE Philosophy (Respect, Ownership, Superior Service, Excellence).
• New England Baptist Hospital is committed to the treatment of all participants involved in research in a manner which protects their safety, dignity, confidentiality and right to be fully informed.