Recruitment
Recruitment
Are you a researcher?
Osteoporosis Canada will provide support for the recruitment of participants for ethical and reputable research relevant to Osteoporosis Canada’s vision and mission.
Interested in participating in patient studies and surveys?
Osteoporosis Canada is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. Through research, Osteoporosis Canada works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
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Learn more about Osteoporosis Canada’s Research Recruitment Policies and Procedures
Our Research Priority is to support clinical, translational and health outcomes research that focuses on the high fracture risk population, especially on preventing fractures and their negative consequences.
Through this link to Canadian research studies, Osteoporosis Canada targets to aid Canadian researchers seeking Canadian study participants and allow Osteoporosis Canada supporters to participate in osteoporosis research if desired.
Seeking Research Participants! – Bone health research
Who can participate?
Researchers, healthcare professionals, policy makers, other knowledge users, or persons with lived experience related to bone disease.
What is involved?
Contribute your opinions on what questions remain unanswered for you when it comes to bone health via survey (step 1 – list research priorities), then score research priorities (step 2). Step 1 of the survey just takes 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
Why?
Your responses help guide members of the Canadian National Bone Health Research Network (OsNet) in focusing their clinical research efforts and future collaborations.
If you wish to participate:
Hung Nguyen
hm5nguye@uwaterloo.ca
Seeking Research Participants! – Markham, Waterloo and Saskatoon
Are you aged 50 or over and have low bone mineral density, osteopenia, or osteoporosis? You may be eligible to participate in Markham, Waterloo and Saskatoon in a 12-month exercise study. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board.
The team is assessing three different types of exercise programs, either delivered to participants at the local private gym or completed at home with zoom sessions. In addition to the exercise sessions, they will complete bone mineral density scans, and assessments of your physical function.
If you think you may be eligible, and you would like to learn more about the study, please contact your nearest study coordinator.
University of Waterloo
The Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab
519-904-0660 ext. 4222
boneslab@uwaterloo.ca
University of Saskatchewan
John Ko
306-966-1305
usask.fortify@usask.ca
Toronto General Hospital
Linda Dorado
416-340 – 4800 ext. 5718
Linda.Dorado@uhnresearch.ca
Seeking Research Participants! – Virtual Rehabilitation Program
Do you have a spine fracture due to osteoporosis?
You may be eligible for a study about a virtual rehabilitation program
Participants in this study:
- Men or women aged 50 and over
- Are willing to participate in virtual once weekly sessions for 8 weeks
- Have had one or more spine fractures in the past two years
This study involves:
- Once-weekly education and training sessions for 8 weeks that cover pain management, exercise, nutrition and safe movement.
- Assessment of balance and physical function
- Questionnaires
If you would like to learn more please visit the University of Waterloo website.
