Community, Volunteers with in Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, UBC.
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Vitalabs is currently seeking participants who have tested positive for COVID-19 to join a groundbreaking COVID-19 treatment study.
Who Can Participate?
• Tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms starting within the last 5 days
• Aged 18-49 with one or more chronic conditions
• Aged 50+ regardless of health statusHow is the Study Performed?
1. After determining if you are eligible, you will be asked to take a COVID medication approved by Health Canada or follow public health advice for COVID.
2. You will be required to complete an online diary for 2 weeks (14 days) from the signup date.
3. Virtual follow-up appointments will occur on Days 21, 28, and 90, with one final check-in during week 36.Will I Be Compensated?
Yes! You will receive $30 after every virtual appointment, starting from enrollment, for a maximum payout of $120 for 4 completed appointments.About the Study
• Our goal is to identify safe, effective, affordable, and evidence-based medications to benefit the community.
• Help prevent post-COVID conditions or long-COVID, allowing people to have fewer symptoms and recover faster.
• Open to adults aged 18-49 with one or more chronic conditions and those aged 50+ regardless of health status, as long as they have tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms starting within the last five days.
• Directly influence standards of care for COVID-19 infection in community settings in Canada and around the world.
• Supported by $10 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Collaborating with 30+ partner organizations, engaging diverse populations across Canada to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of medications for COVID-19.To secure your spot in our COVID-19 Treatment Trial and be part of a vital research effort, contact us today!
Vitalabs.clinic/covid-19
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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Participate in the Light Therapy and Ion Therapy study to explore an alternative path to wellness.
Participants wanted: UBC Mood Disorders Centre is conducting a feasibility study on long-term light and ion therapy for maintaining depression treatment. Seeking individuals aged 19-65, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, currently on antidepressants for 3-12 months, considering stopping medication, and in remission. Involves 6 months of daily device use, self-assessments, and doctor assessments. Half the devices are inactive (placebo). Compensation: an honorarium per in-person visit. Contact Lam.MDDResearch2@ubc.ca for details and enrollment.
Learn more: https://mood.med.ubc.ca/clinical-research-programs/unipolar-depression-studies/
Sign up: https://forms.gle/RgBjYa4bRkczEdBy7
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates: December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024
More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Embark on a Journey Towards Mental Well-Being. Join Our Research: Feasibility Study on Long-Term Light and Ion Therapy for Depression Maintenance Treatment.
The UBC Mood Disorders Centre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health invites participants for a groundbreaking study delving into the efficacy of non-medication treatments—light therapy and ion therapy—as maintenance options for major depression. Our focus is on understanding the factors influencing these treatments as alternatives to medications, specifically for individuals with Major Depressive Disorders aiming to discontinue antidepressant treatment.
We are seeking individuals who:
Are 19-65 years old
Meet the criteria for major depressive disorder (not bipolar disorder) and have experienced two or more depressive episodes
Currently use antidepressants for at least 3 months, up to 12 months, with no recent dose changes
Are interested in or considering stopping antidepressant treatment
Are in a state of well-being (no longer experiencing depression) and in remission, as confirmed by a clinical interview
Do not exhibit a seasonal pattern of depressive episodes (seasonal affective disorder)
Have no other major medical or psychiatric conditions (except for major depressive disorder)
Do not have a current or recent (within the past 6 months) issue with substance use.Participation involves daily use of a bright light device or ion device provided by our clinic for 6 months. Additionally, participants will regularly complete self-rated scales and meet with the study doctor for assessments. Notably, half of the treatment devices are inactive (placebo), providing a 1 in 2 chance of receiving an active or inactive device.
Participants will receive $15 per in-person study visit to offset participation costs.
This study, led by Dr. Raymond Lam at the Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Hospital, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in mental health.
For more information and enrollment details, please contact us at Lam.MDDResearch2@ubc.ca.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate for people in rural, lower economic backgrounds in India.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate for people in rural, lower economic backgrounds in India.
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
May 15 - May 29, 2023
May 29 - June 12, 2023
June 12 - June 26, 2023
June 26 - July 10, 2023
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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What is the Purpose of the Study?
We are looking for individuals who struggle with regular exercise to participate in a study to test an exercise counseling strategy to reduce the struggle.What’s involved
1. Email us and we will send you a 10-minute online survey: fhill@brocku.ca
OR go directly to our consent form: https://bit.ly/exercise_stuggles
2. Meet in a video call with a trainer for 15 minutes to talk about exercise and complete few short surveys.You’ll receive a $15 Amazon gift card for participating!
Primary Investigator: Isabelle Hill, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University
Study title: The Participation Project: Reducing the struggle to exercise
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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We are looking for healthy participants to better understand the brain and its vasculature. Participants will undergo brain scans, eye scans, fitness tests and cognitive and memory assessments.
Email pehphstudy@gmail.com or call 604-875-2000 ext. 4731 to learn more!
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
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The Mood Disorders Centre at UBC is recruiting people who:
• Are between 19-65 years of age
• Have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
• Are clinically stable on current medication
• Are not currently in a manic or depressed episode
Study visits will be at the UBC, Vancouver campus.
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We are seeking volunteers to participate in an international research study
assessing the extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical
and mental well-being of the general population and health care workers.
The study will consist of anonymous online surveys and will take
approximately 30 minutes for the adult/adolescent version, and approximately
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Have been affected either mentally or physically due to the COVID-19
pandemic and/or quarantine measures.
Are over the age of 6 years
To learn more about the Collaborative Outcomes study on Health
and Functioning during Infection Times (COH-FIT), or to participate in the
COH-FIT study, or for additional information, please go to:
www.COH-FIT.com
You are welcome to share this link. This survey is open to the public.
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What is the Purpose of the Study?
We are looking for individuals who struggle with a regular exercise to participate in a study to test an exercise counselling strategy to reduce the struggle.What's involved
1. Email us and we will send you a 10-minute online survey: OK.Participation@ubc.ca
OR go directly to our consent form: www.bit.ly/reducing_exercise_struggles
2. Meet in a video call with a trainer for 15 minutes to talk about exercise and complete few short surveys.You'll receive a $15 Amazon gift card for participating!
Primary Investigator: Dr. Mary Jung, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia
Study title: Okanagan Participation Project: Reducing the struggle to exercise
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Do you play video games?
Tell us your opinions on mental health and videogames for a chance to win a $50 CAD gift card! Reply to this ad to take an anonymous 45-minute survey administered by Dalhousie University researchers. You must be 18 years or older to participate.
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Study Title: How everyday experiences contribute to ethnic minority individuals’ wellbeing
Eligibility Requirements: Seeking individuals who are 16 years or older who can read and write well in English and who identify as ethnic minorities (e.g., Black/African-Canadians, Indigenous Canadians, East Asians) to partake in a two-part study.
Study description: The objective of this two-phase study is to examine the relationship between coping responses to everyday challenges and wellbeing. For phase 1, participants will complete an online questionnaire. The online questionnaire will ask participants questions about their mental health status (e.g., anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms) and how they cope with negative life events or challenges. The second phase of the study will consist of completing daily expressive writing activities for seven consecutive days. Participants will be asked to reflect on things that occurred earlier that day, while following guides to help them reflect on these events. The second phase of the study will also consist of completing four follow-up online questionnaires, one immediately after the writing activities have ended and three at 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after completing the writing program. Enrollment in phase 2 of the study requires the completion of the online questionnaire for phase 1. If participants are interested in enrolling in phase 2, they will have the opportunity to provide us with their email address to commence phase 2. This study has received ethical approval by the ethics board at the University of Ottawa.
Duration: The first phase of the study will take approximately 1 hour to complete. The second phase of the study will take approximately 10-15 minutes a day for seven days and approximately 1 hour for each follow up survey.
Benefits: The opportunity to engage in self-reflection and learn techniques that could help process and cope with challenges.
Compensation: For phase 2, you will have the opportunity to win one of four $50 money orders. Each writing session and follow-up survey completed will correspond to the number of chances you will have to win one of four money prizes in a draw (i.e., if you complete 7/7 writing exercises and 4/4 follow-up surveys, you will have 11 entries into the draw).
Contact: If participants have any questions about our research, they are encouraged to contact the research assistant (Kayla Boileau, kboil070@uottawa.ca).
Study link: http://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40Xa8YTPL9jaAyF
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CAN-BIND Study Description:
The purpose of our study is to learn about ‘biomarkers’ (biological features such as proteins, genes, and brain images that indicate the state of a disease in a person), and how they can help predict treatment outcomes in patients with clinical depression. This study involves standard treatment for depression. Patients will be treated by a psychiatrist for 16 weeks with an antidepressant medication approved to treat depression. No placebos are being used.The study will involve a total of 8 in-person visits over 16 weeks which will include clinical assessments done by a psychiatrist and questionnaires completed by you. Throughout the visits, the study will involve
• 5 x Collection of blood (Baseline, Week 2, 8, 10, 16)
• 4 x Stool Sample Collection (Baseline, Week 2, 8, 16)
• 2 x Urine Collection (Baseline, Week 16)
• 2 x Brain scans (Baseline, Week 8)
• 3 x EEG (Baseline, Week 2, 8)
• 1 x ECG (Week 1)
• 2 clinical assessments done by a psychiatrist over the phone (Week 6, 14)You may be eligible for our study if you:
• Are between 18-60 years of age.
• Have been diagnosed with depression or suspect you may have depression, and are currently feeling depressed. Common symptoms include: depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure in activities, change in appetite, poor sleep, fatigue, low self-esteem, and poor concentration.
• Are willing to take a standard antidepressant medication as treatment for your depression.
• Are willing to undergo blood/lab tests and brain scans.Please note that you must not currently be using any recreational and/or non-prescription drugs, have a drinking problem, or have had a history of drug use or a drinking problem within the past six months.
The study is being conducted by Dr. Raymond Lam at the Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Hospital.
For more information about this study and how to enroll, please call 604.822.7804.
• Location: UBC Hospital
• Compensation: To be discussed
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Study Title: How do you feel about Covid-19?
Eligibility Requirements: Seeking individuals who are 17 years or older who can read and write well in English to partake in a two-part study.
Study description: The objective of this two-phase study is to examine the relationship between personality characteristics and life circumstances on coping responses to the 2019 Coronavirus (Covid-19). For phase 1, participants will complete an online questionnaire. The online questionnaire will ask questions about participants’ current life circumstances (e.g., employment status and type, how they are currently affected by Covid-19), their mental health status (e.g., anxiety, depression), how they cope with negative life events or challenges, and how they feel about the future. The second phase of the study will consist of completing daily online expressive writing activities for fourteen consecutives days. Participants will be asked to reflect on things that occurred earlier that day, while following guides to help them reflect on these events. The second phase of the study will also consist of completing three follow-up online questionnaires (2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after completing the writing program). Enrollment in phase 2 of the study requires the completion of the online questionnaire for phase 1. If participants are interested in enrolling in phase 2, they will have the opportunity to provide us with their email address to commence phase 2. This study has received ethical approval by the ethics board at the University of Ottawa.
Duration: The first phase of the study will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. For the second phase of the study, each writing entry will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete with the exception of the first session, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Each follow-up survey will take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.
Benefits: The opportunity to engage in self-reflection and learn techniques that could help process and cope with challenges caused by Covid-19.
Compensation: The opportunity to win one of four 50$ money orders. Each writing session completed will correspond to the number of chances you will have to win one of four money prizes in a draw.
Contact: If participants have any questions about our research, they are encouraged to contact the research assistant (Kheana Barbeau, kbarb006@uottawa.ca).
Study link : http://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ergiMXhZKmwsvt3
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Research Participants Needed for Bipolar studies
The Mood Disorders Centre at UBC is recruiting people who:
• Are between 19-65 years of age
• Have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
• Are clinically stable on current medication
• Are not currently in a manic or depressed episode
Study visits will be at the UBC, Vancouver campus.
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We are conducting a study evaluating a novel notification management technique as part a larger investigation of notification personalization behavior. The study will involve 1. Passive, partially anonymous logging of your notification usage data. 2. An interactive zoom session where you view visualizations of this usage data and receive suggestions for personalization and 3. A debriefing zoom interview after you experience using these notification personalizations for several weeks.
The study will take approximately 4 weeks. However, you will only be required to actively participate in two sessions. A 1-hour interactive session approximately two weeks into the study, and a shorter 45-minute debriefing interview at the end of the study. You will be compensated $50 for participating. You can choose to withdraw from the study at any point for any reason and will receive a pro-rated amount.
The study is available to anyone who meets the following:
• Owns and has used an Android smartphone from a brand other than Huawei or Xiaomi for more than six months.
• Feels they receive a lot of notifications and might be interested in better managing them.
• Has an email account or messaging app primarily devoted to work, or can identify a few key work contacts (e.g. boss, direct coworkers)
• Speaks English
• 18+ years old
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We are seeking volunteers to participate in an international research study
assessing the extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical
and mental well-being of the general population and health care workers.
The study will consist of anonymous online surveys and will take
approximately 30 minutes for the adult/adolescent version, and approximately
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Have been affected either mentally or physically due to the COVID-19
pandemic and/or quarantine measures.
Are over the age of 6 years
To learn more about the Collaborative Outcomes study on Health
and Functioning during Infection Times (COH-FIT), or to participate in the
COH-FIT study, or for additional information, please go to:
www.COH-FIT.com
You are welcome to share this link. This survey is open to the public.
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Study Title: How everyday experiences contribute to ethnic minority individuals’ wellbeing
Eligibility Requirements: Seeking individuals who are 16 years or older who can read and write well in English and who identify as ethnic minorities (e.g., Black/African-Canadians, Indigenous Canadians, East Asians) to partake in a two-part study.
Study description: The objective of this two-phase study is to examine the relationship between coping responses to everyday challenges and wellbeing. For phase 1, participants will complete an online questionnaire. The online questionnaire will ask participants questions about their mental health status (e.g., anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms) and how they cope with negative life events or challenges. The second phase of the study will consist of completing daily expressive writing activities for seven consecutive days. Participants will be asked to reflect on things that occurred earlier that day, while following guides to help them reflect on these events. The second phase of the study will also consist of completing four follow-up online questionnaires, one immediately after the writing activities have ended and three at 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after completing the writing program. Enrollment in phase 2 of the study requires the completion of the online questionnaire for phase 1. If participants are interested in enrolling in phase 2, they will have the opportunity to provide us with their email address to commence phase 2. This study has received ethical approval by the ethics board at the University of Ottawa.
Duration: The first phase of the study will take approximately 1 hour to complete. The second phase of the study will take approximately 10-15 minutes a day for seven days and approximately 1 hour for each follow up survey.
Benefits: The opportunity to engage in self-reflection and learn techniques that could help process and cope with challenges.
Compensation: For phase 2, you will have the opportunity to win one of four $50 money orders. Each writing session and follow-up survey completed will correspond to the number of chances you will have to win one of four money prizes in a draw (i.e., if you complete 7/7 writing exercises and 4/4 follow-up surveys, you will have 11 entries into the draw).
Contact: If participants have any questions about our research, they are encouraged to contact the research assistant (Kayla Boileau, kboil070@uottawa.ca).
Study link: http://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40Xa8YTPL9jaAyF
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CAN-BIND Study Description:
The purpose of our study is to learn about ‘biomarkers’ (biological features such as proteins, genes, and brain images that indicate the state of a disease in a person), and how they can help predict treatment outcomes in patients with clinical depression. This study involves standard treatment for depression. Patients will be treated by a psychiatrist for 16 weeks with an antidepressant medication approved to treat depression. No placebos are being used.The study will involve a total of 8 in-person visits over 16 weeks which will include clinical assessments done by a psychiatrist and questionnaires completed by you. Throughout the visits, the study will involve
• 5 x Collection of blood (Baseline, Week 2, 8, 10, 16)
• 4 x Stool Sample Collection (Baseline, Week 2, 8, 16)
• 2 x Urine Collection (Baseline, Week 16)
• 2 x Brain scans (Baseline, Week 8)
• 3 x EEG (Baseline, Week 2, 8)
• 1 x ECG (Week 1)
• 2 clinical assessments done by a psychiatrist over the phone (Week 6, 14)You may be eligible for our study if you:
• Are between 18-60 years of age.
• Have been diagnosed with depression or suspect you may have depression, and are currently feeling depressed. Common symptoms include: depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure in activities, change in appetite, poor sleep, fatigue, low self-esteem, and poor concentration.
• Are willing to take a standard antidepressant medication as treatment for your depression.
• Are willing to undergo blood/lab tests and brain scans.Please note that you must not currently be using any recreational and/or non-prescription drugs, have a drinking problem, or have had a history of drug use or a drinking problem within the past six months.
The study is being conducted by Dr. Raymond Lam at the Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Hospital.
For more information about this study and how to enroll, please call 604.822.7804.
• Location: UBC Hospital
• Compensation: To be discussed