Research Opportunities
Here is a list of research opportunities you can participate in. Please take the time to investigate each option thoroughly before committing your time. It's important to ensure that the opportunity aligns with your interests and goals. Happy exploring!
Opportunities
REACH BC: Find a health area that interests you. Search by medical condition or health topic. Use the filters to refine your search or search for past studies.
Click here : https://reachbc.ca/studies
Heart and Stroke: We can’t do it alone. Researchers and their teams need your involvement too.
Being part of a research study can benefit your own health or the health of your loved one, or even help someone you don’t know.
Click here: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/participate
Patient Advisors: A community of practice for patient/caregiver partners both new and involved dedicated to improving healthcare for all. Consulting practice offering services to healthcare organizations and teams based on the expertise of patient/caregiver partners.
Click here: https://www.patientadvisors.ca/
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Volunteers Needed for a Research Study
Stimulating postural control to augment rehabilitation after cerebral stroke
(SPARC): a pilot trial
PURPOSE: To determine if a larger study that involves electrical stimulation and balance training is possible to do easily and conveniently.
WHO: People living with stroke for at least one year who can stand independently for 60 seconds
WHAT:
1. Four clinical tests done over 5 time points (1 hour/session)
o A physical therapist will test your balance, balance confidence, muscle strength and
walking
2. Lab test done over 3 time points (1.5 hours/session)
A research team member will test the brain-muscle connection for one of the muscles in
your lower leg
3. 12 balance training sessions with electrical stimulation (1.5 hours/session)
Electrical stimulation is a physical therapy treatment that uses electrical pulses to help
increase activity of muscles and nerves
Reimbursement will be provided.
LENGTH OF STUDY PARTICIPATION: 21 weeks (~5 months)
1. Baseline (weeks 0-2): clinical tests (3 times, each one week apart) and one lab test
2. Balance training (weeks 3-9): 2 times per week
3. Follow-up (week 21): clinical and lab tests
If you or anyone you know might be interested in participating, please contact us for more
information.
Katherine Chan MSc, RKin (inactive)
Clinical Research Coordinator, KITE, Toronto Rehab-UHN
Katherine.chan@uhn.ca or (416) 597-3422 x6199
BC Brain Wellness Program
Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including Impact 360 for Parkinson's Disease and Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson's Disease and Music Appreciation
This study is recruiting participants who are living with Parkinson's Disease, with or without musical experience. Participants will partake in a 1-2 hour session assessing competency and appetency in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Since these sessions can be conducted virtually, participation is open to individuals across Canada. If you are interested in participating, please contact Nina at: nbaya063@uottawa.ca.
Survey
Are you a young adult who has experienced a stroke between the ages of 18 to 50 years old? You are invited to participate in this research study! Stroke significantly impacts survivors as well as the lives of their families and loved ones. Your participation can make a real difference by preventing future young adults from experiencing the devastating effects of stroke all over the world.
Simply complete this online survey, which should take approximately 10-15 minutes. You will not be asked to include any information that could identify you such as 'your name'.