call for submissions

Participate in a fMRI Study on Language and Learning

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:17 +0000

fMRI study: Language and Learning

We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:

Call for Research Participants: Does Breast Reduction Surgery Change the Way You Breathe & Move?

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:44:56 +0000

The Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with Lululemon, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.

The study is looking for 16 healthy women who are planning to undergo breast reduction surgery and are able to walk, jog, and run on a treadmill.

Participate in an Exciting Study Focusing on Running Asymmetry and Fatigue

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:08 +0000

Who?

Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.

You must be/you:

aged between 18 to 40 years
run at least 20 km per week and regularly participate in running for 3-6 months
have not had any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months, any neurological or cardiovascular and respiratory conditions or pregnancy
should not be under any medications or rehabilitation programme

What?

Breathing Under Mechanical Load During Exercise: Join the Study!

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:01:58 +0000

Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise?

Researchers at ��ϲ�� University’s Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise.

The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges, all in downtown Montreal.

Participate in a Research Study on Parents of Preschool Children with Attention Problems

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:56:18 +0000

Are you a parent in Quebec who is struggling with mental health and parenting challenges? Consider joining our research study for parents of preschool children.

The Building Regulation In Dual Generations (BRIDGE) is a program designed to support the mental health and parenting needs of mothers with depression who are parenting a 4 to 6-year-old child with attention problems. This program brings together Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups with therapeutic techniques to support positive parent-child interactions.

Procedure:

Research Participation Opportunity for Non-Science Undergraduate Students

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:10 +0000

Dr. Anila Asghar, DISE, and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.

This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.

The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.

Full Details:

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:18 +0000

The Gibbs Lab at ��ϲ�� is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:35 +0000

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

Call for Research Participants: Paid Study in Endurance Runners

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:31:04 +0000

Participate in this study to investigate the acute independent effects of dietary protein supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-35 years participating in high-volume endurance running.

Duration:
One baseline visit followed by two trials of 2 days each (approximately 15 hours total).

Criteria:
1) Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old
2) Running at least 40 km/week the past 6 months

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:57:34 +0000

Looking for adults aged 50 and above diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

Online Survey on Moving Beyond “Good vs. Evil”

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:23:52 +0000

Participate in Study on Moving Beyond “Good vs. Evil”

The Science and Practice in Psychology research lab is inviting university students to participate in a brief ANONYMOUS survey approved by ��ϲ��’s Research Ethics Board.

Help them find out which potentially controversial socio-political topics could be discussed in the university context.

They are also trying to better understand some beliefs and attitudes that could get in the way or facilitate genuine dialogue.

Integration of Mental Wellness in Classrooms Survey

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:56:34 +0000

As part of their mandate their mandate as special researcher (Academic and classroom policy) for the Student Society of ��ϲ�� University (SSMU), a survey is being distributed to professors in all of the undergraduate faculties to develop a report summarizing faculty-specific efforts to integrate mental wellness in classrooms. This report will inform further mental health and mental wellness initiatives and policies at ��ϲ��, as inspired by SSMU's Strategic Plan for Academic Wellness (2022).

Participate in the Hip Hop Active Listening Survey (HHALS) for School Counselors

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:56:34 +0000

Dr. Ian P. Levy, Dr. Michael Lipset and Mr. Timothy Jones invite you to participate in a research study that they are conducting. The purpose of this study is to assess the abilities of school counselors to identify ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors in the language of youth; i.e. Hip-Hop. Enclosed is a fun and interactive survey wherein you will be asked to listen to a student's song and assess the degree to which, if at all, a variety of educational mindsets and behaviors are present.

Instructions are as follows:

Participate in the "Walking for Wellbeing" - Research Project for up to $100 in Compensation!

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:56:34 +0000

Participate in research for up to $100 in compensation!

Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy's research team is searching for participants for the Walking for Wellbeing research project!

Looking for English-speaking ��ϲ�� students aged 18-25, with a working smartphone & data usage plan.

Participants will be asked to walk 3x per week for a total of 4 weeks.

walkingintervention.mtl [at] gmail.com (Send Email to Participate)

Language Research Study Looking for Young Adults

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:56:34 +0000

Dr. Gigi Luk at the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at ��ϲ�� University is looking for adults to participate in a new research study. This study involves:
- A survey on language background and learning habit – for a 1 in 10 chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card

Optional for those self-identified as having a learning disabilities:
- a 1-1.5 hour online session
- Complete language tasks in English
- Answer questions about their language acquisition history and language background