Research Studies
Research Study: Exploring Experiences in Parasport
The Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP) and researchers from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University are working on a project regarding understanding safe sport from a parasport perspective, and are seeking study participants. They are seeking a broad range of perspectives, including: Athletes Coaches Program coordinators/managers Sport administrators Personal and health… Read More about “Research Study: Exploring Experiences in Parasport”
Research Study: Helping Parents Get Their Kids with Disabilities Involved in Sport
Are you a parent of a child with a disability? You are invited to participate in a research study about helping parents get their kids with disabilities involved in sport! The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is partnering with York University on a project titled “Increasing Sport Participation in Children and Youth… Read More about “Research Study: Helping Parents Get Their Kids with Disabilities Involved in Sport”
Research Study: Exercise and Mental Health in People with a Spinal Cord Injury
Master’s students at the University of New Brunswick are seeking individuals of any age to participate in a research study examining the link between exercise and mental health in people with spinal cord injuries. The study involves completing a survey that will take approximately 30 minutes. By participating in this study, participants will have… Read More about “Research Study: Exercise and Mental Health in People with a Spinal Cord Injury”
Research Study: Accessible/Adaptive Clothing Solutions
Ryerson University Fashion Design Students Requesting Your Input! A team of fourth-year Ryerson University Fashion Design students are requesting your help with their project that is focused on developing accessible/adaptive clothing solutions for individuals with physical mobility needs. The team is interested in identifying clothing-related issues and investigating a viable solution for these individuals. The… Read More about “Research Study: Accessible/Adaptive Clothing Solutions”
Research Study: Spinal Cord Injury, Urogenital Health and Pregnancy
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Spinal Cord Injury, Urogenital Health and Pregnancy Project (SCI-UP) Dr. Anne Berndl of the Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has designed a survey that collects information on the experiences of women with spinal cord injuries regarding sexual health and pregnancy to address the lack of knowledge… Read More about “Research Study: Spinal Cord Injury, Urogenital Health and Pregnancy”
Research Study: Youth Athletes with a Disability
Validation of the TOPS-2 Questionnaire in Youth Athletes with a Disability A research study out of the University of Windsor is seeking athletes with a physical disability, between the ages of 15 to 24, to complete an online questionnaire measuring the use of psychological skills in sport. Purpose of the Study: The proposed research aims… Read More about “Research Study: Youth Athletes with a Disability”
Research Study: Skin Sensitivity in Leg Amputation
Subjects with Leg Amputation Needed for Study on Sensation Thresholds in the Leg You are invited to participate in a study to investigate the changes in vibration and pressure detection thresholds at the residual limb following vibration electrical stimulation. Participation Criteria: Healthy male and female volunteers with lower extremity amputation between the ages of 18-20…. Read More about “Research Study: Skin Sensitivity in Leg Amputation”
Research Study: Post-amputation Phantom Limb
Did you undergo an upper and/or lower limb amputation more than 3 months ago? Are you interested in sharing how you experience a phantom limb? If so, we would like you to participate As a participant in this research, you will be asked to respond to questionnaires and complete an optional interview at your treating… Read More about “Research Study: Post-amputation Phantom Limb”
Research Study: Financial Wellbeing Among People with Upper/Lower Limb Amputation
Does the cost of living with limb loss affect your wellbeing? Are you interested in sharing your experience regarding the financial impact of upper and/or lower limb amputation? Download recruitment flyer here. What is involved? Participants will complete a 15-30 minute survey by phone Who can participate? You are living in Canada You have undergone… Read More about “Research Study: Financial Wellbeing Among People with Upper/Lower Limb Amputation”
Research Study: Pain in children and youth with cerebral palsy
Understanding pain trajectories and their association with well-being in children and youth with cerebral palsy Summary We are asking children and youth with cerebral palsy to help us learn about if they hurt and if it affects them. This study will help us better understand about if and how much pain is felt by children… Read More about “Research Study: Pain in children and youth with cerebral palsy”