Participate in a Study | WE SPARK HEALTH Institute

Welcome to the WE-SPARK Research Registry. At WE-SPARK, we strive to create a central hub for health research in our community. By participating in research studies, you can play a vital role in informing future health practices, decisions and outcomes for others.

If you are interested in participating in a study, you can browse our database to see if you are eligible. If you aren’t ready to participate right now but would like to stay informed about WE-SPARK initiatives, join as a community member.

If you are a researcher and would like to have your study listed, please click the button below.

Research Registry Request

Active – Recruiting = studies that are actively looking for participants
Active – Not Recruiting = studies that are active but are not currently looking for participants.
Completed = studies that have been completed and are no longer recruiting. Study results will be provided once they are available.

Caring for the Caregiver

Active – Recruiting

Caring for the Caregiver

Exploring the experiences of caregivers who are providing care to an adult family member who is living with mental illness in Windsor-Essex.

How has COVID-19 Affected Children in Southwestern Ontario?

Active – Recruiting

How has COVID-19 Affected Children in Southwestern Ontario?

We invite you and your child to take part in a study on the mental health and activities of children in the Windsor-Essex area during the COVID-19 crisis. We invite families to complete an initial survey followed by 7 monthly follow-up surveys. Each family will receive Amazon.ca electronic gift cards for completing each survey ($12 for the first and $9 for each follow-up). For more information, please contact the email listed above.

Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare workers in Windsor-Essex

Active – Recruiting

Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare workers in Windsor-Essex

Looking for Windsor-Essex Healthcare workers to complete brief survey about their experiences at work during the COVID-19 crisis.

Perceptions of Teaching Strategies for Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary Physical Education

Active – Recruiting

Perceptions of Teaching Strategies for Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary Physical Education

Looking for Primary School Teachers to take a brief survey!

Work & Well-Being Study

Active – Recruiting

Work & Well-Being Study

The purpose of this study is to understand the links between employees’ work experiences and personal well-being.

Barriers to Translational Research

Active – Recruiting

Barriers to Translational Research

This study is looking for clinicians working in Windsor-Essex county and faculty members from the University of Windsor and St. Clair College to complete a brief 10 minute survey on barriers to conducting health research.

The COHESION Study

Active – Recruiting

The COHESION Study

If you are at least 15 years old and live in Canada, you can participate! You will be invited to fill online surveys on a regular basis. You can also choose to download the COHESION research app that collects information on your mobility, physical activity levels and social contacts. For all information, please visit the study website listed at the top of this page.