Welcome to the CPA’s Recruit Research Participants Portal!
This CPA-member-only portal has been developed to allow CPA members to post requests for other CPA members to serve as participants in their research studies.
Posting requires you to provide a brief description of your project, stating who you are looking to recruit, participant obligation, and duration of data collection.
For more information, see the Submission Process to the R2P2 page.
Description: This study examines mandatory reporting and duty-to-warn decision making among registered health care professionals and health professional trainees in Canada. The primary purpose is to examine whether characteristics of a client and their disclosure influence clinicians’ reporting decisions in situations involving potential sex trafficking, alongside clinicians’ broader knowledge of and attitudes toward sex trafficking. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four hypothetical clinical vignettes in a 2 × 2 design. The vignettes manipulate the client’s age (15 vs. 19 years) and the explicitness of the disclosure (explicit vs. non-explicit disclosure of sex trafficking). Following the vignette, participants indicate whether they would make a formal report, whether they believe the situation meets criteria for duty to warn, their reasoning for their reporting decision, to whom they would report, the next steps they would take, and how likely they believe it is that the client is a victim/survivor of sex trafficking. The study also assesses participants’ sex-trafficking-related myths and attitudes using author-adapted versions of the Human Trafficking Myths Scale (HTMS; Cunningham & Cromer, 2016) and Sex Trafficking Attitudes Scale (STAS; Houston-Kolnik et al., 2016).
Specifics: Study Population:
Registered healthcare professionals in Canada or trainees in a program that will lead to a registered healthcare profession
Participant Obligation:
15-20 minute survey
Location: Online - Halifax
Project lead: Melissa Corbett, Supervisor: Dr. Skye Stephens
Study Dates: September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Study Website: https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJeHnCPtPZGvGYu
Description: The purpose of this research is to learn about the experiences of faculty members who are affiliated with graduate level professional psychology programs (i.e., clinical, counselling, school and clinical neuropsychology) in Canada. We hope to better understand your views on systematic barriers in diversifying psychologist workforce in Canada. We also hope to explore factors such as gender, ethnicity, geographical location in relation to your experience regarding systematic barriers in diversifying graduate professional psychology student population.
Specifics: Study Population:
Faculty members (1) in counselling, clinical, clinical neuropsychology or school psychology program in Canada, (2) involved grad professional psyc admission, (3) not an interview participant of Identifying Systematic Barriers in Psychology study
Participant Obligation:
Once it is determined that you are eligible to participate, you will complete the survey for about 30 minutes.
Eligible participants have the option to enter a draw to win one of 10 $50 virtual prepaid Mastercards.
Location: Online-Winnipeg
Project lead: Virginia Tze
Study Dates: September 25, 2026 to February 9, 2027
Study Website: https://umanitobapsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCbcNepI1HnbZDU
Description: The study aims to develop a National Asian Canadian Mental Health Resource Website and Framework by gathering input through surveys and focus groups from service users (Asian Canadians who have used mental health resources) and service providers and researchers who have worked with Asian Canadians.
Specifics: Study Population:
In Canada and 19 years or older:
- Service users (Asian Canadians who have used mental health resources)
- Service providers who provided services related to Asian Canadian mental health
- Researchers who researched Asian Canadian mental health
Participant Obligation:
Participants may take part in a survey and/or focus groups. Those who complete the survey may also take a second survey to provide feedback on the website and framework.
Location: online-Victoria
Project lead: Fred Chou
Study Dates: September 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Study Website: https://www.growthandsolidarity.ca/asian-canadian-mental-health-resource-hub/
Description: The purpose of this study is to better understand how anxiety impacts the lived experiences of people living with chronic physical health and pain conditions.
Specifics:
Compensation: Entry into a draw to win one of three Amazon gift cards valued at $50, $30, and $20 CAD (UK participants will receive the equivalent value in GBP).
Study Population:
People must have been diagnosed with at least 1 chronic physical health or pain condition and have lived with the condition for a minimum of 6 month, currently reside in Canada or the United Kingdom, be at least 18 years old, & be fluent in English.
Participant Obligation:
Your participation involves one 35-minute online study. You'll share demographic and health information, complete five questionnaires, then read and imagine yourself in brief scenarios, and answer questions about your feelings and perceptions.
Location: Online-Ottawa
Project lead: Dalainey Drakes, Supervisor: Allison Ouimet
Study Dates: July 30, 2026 to November 15, 2026
Study Website: https://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddmagXX7s72RqK2
Description: We are conducting an anonymous online survey examining psychological clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and experiences related to FASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We are interested in hearing from clinicians who have experience providing psychological services to children and/or youth with some relevance to education – both within and outside of schools). This includes clinicians with and without experience related to FASD. The survey is written in English, therefore, participants must be proficient in English to complete the survey. After completing this study, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a free virtual workshop about FASD, geared towards psychological clinicians working in education contexts.
Specifics: Study Population:
Psychologists, psych associates, postdoctoral fellows, and internship/residency students with experience providing psychological services to children/youth in Canada with some relevance to education (e.g., assessment, intervention, consultation)
Participant Obligation:
The online survey should take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.
Location: Online - recruiting throughout Canada, but approved in Guelph, ON
Project lead: Ariella Golden, Supervisor: Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan
Study Dates: July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
Study Website: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bLbV2xX3zbUNNA
Description: The researcher is seeking to understand the use of ChatGPT for therapy in Canada by interviewing users of ChatGPT therapy. A $50 honorarium is being offered to participants of this study. Eligibility Criteria - Participants must: - have documentation allowing Canadian residence for minimum 2 years - currently reside in Canada - be over the age of 18 - have used ChatGPT for therapy at 2-10 times inclusive - be willing to discuss their experiences with using ChatGPT for therapy - be willing and able to bring ChatGPT therapy transcripts to support their interview responses (will not be asked to read out their transcripts) - be willing and able to converse (understand, speak) in English during the interview - not be experiencing suicide ideation and must not have experienced it in the last 12 months - not be experiencing homicide/harm of others ideation and must not have experienced it in the last 12 months - not be experiencing self-injury ideation and must not have experienced it in the last 12 months - not have been diagnosed with a personality disorder - not currently or in the last 12 months have/have had reason to believe they may have a personality disorder - not be experiencing psychosis and must not have experienced it in the last 12 months - be willing and able to be recorded (audio only)
Specifics: Study Population:
This study is seeking English-speaking adults who have used ChatGPT for therapy who are living in Canada (see study description above for full eligibility criteria).
Participant Obligation:
Prospective participants may self-identify as eligible based on above criteria, email Payton to view and submit informed consent, then participate in a 1-hour University of Manitoba Zoom interview to discuss their experiences.
Please email Payton (student researcher) at chanp1@myumanitoba.ca if interested in participating.
Location: Online - Winnipeg
Project lead: Payton Chan, Supervisor: Dr. Virginia Tze
Study Dates: June 8, 2026 to November 30, 2026
Description: The researcher is seeking to understand psychotherapists’ attitudes toward the use of ChatGPT for psychotherapy Canada. Participants may choose to enter a random prize draw for one of three$50 digital Visa gift cards. Eligibility Criteria - Participants must: - have documentation allowing Canadian residence for minimum 2 years - currently reside in Canada - be over the age of 18 - hold a master’s (or more advanced) degree in counselling psychology, psychology, social work, or a related field - be registered with their designated regulatory body - be actively providing psychotherapy to patients - have been providing psychotherapy in Canada for at least four years - have tried using ChatGPT for support with a mental health issue to test how it responds and/or used it for their own personal psychotherapy or mental/emotional health support - have been providing supervision of another clinician’s counselling practice for one or more years - be willing and able to read and understand English
Specifics: Study Population:
This study is seeking practicing therapists in Canada who are registered with their regulatory body and who have been providing clinical supervision for at least one year. (see study description above for full eligibility criteria).
Participant Obligation:
Prospective participants may self-identify as eligible based on above criteria, view and submit informed consent (linked below) and proceed to completing a 30-minute online survey.
Location: Online - Winnipeg
Project lead: Payton Chan, Supervisor: Dr. Virginia Tze
Study Dates: June 8, 2026 to November 30, 2026
Study Website: https://forms.office.com/r/VwRdeRsaSD
Description: RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED! We are studying experiences of discrimination and stigma when accessing mental health care among young adults diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). If you are aged 18-26, live in Alberta, and have BPD -- https://tinyurl.com/bpd-interview. Participants who complete the virtual interview will receive a $25 gift card of their choice! This study (Pro00160157) has been reviewed for its adherence to ethical guidelines by a Research Ethics Board at the University of Alberta.
Specifics: Study Population:
Ages 18-26, living in Alberta, and have BPD
Participant Obligation:
60-120 minute virtual interview via Google Meets.
Location: Online-Edmonton, AB
Project lead: Jenny Le, Supervisor: Jamie Dyce
Study Dates: May 14, 2026 to December 2, 2026
Study Website: https://tinyurl.com/bpd-interview
Description: This thesis project explores the statistical literacy of clinical psychology educators in Canada to increase our understanding of the roles of statistical reasoning in clinical psychology training. Study participation will involve a short online survey that will contain Likert-scale items and a few short, open-ended questions. Participation should take no more than 15 minutes. No identifying information is required for participation, unless participants choose to provide an email address for one or both of the following options: (1) receive study results once published, and/or (2) be entered in a $50 gift card draw of your choice. If you are concerned about confidentiality, please note that your email information will be erased permanently after the study is complete and will never be linked to or stored with survey responses.
Specifics: Study Population:
Eligible participants : - statistics instructors or a licensed/registered clinical psychologist in Canada actively teaching in an English speaking or bilingual clinical psychology program accredited by CPA.
Participant Obligation:
Study participation involves completion of an online anonymous survey. The first section involves Likert-scale items about knowledge and value of statistics and empirical evidence. The second section involves reasoning about a hypothetical case.
Location: online-Halifax
Project lead: Ana Julia Gomes Nobre, Supervisor: Krista Ritchie
Study Dates: May 13, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Study Website: https://surveys.msvu.ca/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=177711&lang=en
Description: We are inviting Canadian psychology researchers, including students, faculty, and practicing psychologists, to take part in an online survey about the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI; e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) in psychology research. GenAI has become increasingly popular as a tool for learning, analyzing, and interpreting research data. This study aims to 1) understand how psychology researchers currently use quantitative methods in their work, and 2) explore researchers' experiences, opinions, and attitudes toward using GenAI for tasks such as study design, data analysis, and results.
Specifics: Study Population :
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled psychology students (undergraduate or graduate), faculty, or practicing psychologists in Canada.
• Must be a member of the CPA.
Participant Obligation:
Participants will complete an online survey, which will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
A random draw of 140 participants (out of a target sample of 700) will receive an electronic gift card ($100, $50, $20 or $10).
Location: Online-Winnipeg
Project lead: Johnson Li
Study Dates: March 12, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Study Website: https://umanitobapsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9t4rynoYCy4Ny0m
Description: Our research team is conducting an online study to examine the effects of a new couple therapy for couples where one partner is experiencing symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) compared to individual psychotherapy for people with BPD symptoms and their partners. The study will provide either one of these psychotherapies to people with BPD symptoms and their partners for free, and participants will have the opportunity to complete study assessments that they will receive payment for in the form of gift cards. Our study is fully online (i.e., can be done from your home) and involves recruiting people across Ontario with symptoms of BPD, as well as their romantic partners.
Specifics: Study Population:
We are seeking both members of couples where: (a) one member of a couple has BPD or thinks they might (we will do assessments to confirm); (b) both members live in Ontario; and (c) both members are both above 18 years of age.
Participant Obligation:
Both members of the couple are able and willing to participate in a treatment for 14 weeks. Both members of the couple need to be willing to complete online interviews and questionnaires about emotions, thoughts, and behavior for up to 9 months.
Location: Online-Toronto
Project lead: Skye Fitzpatrick
Study Dates: March 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Study Website: https://www.tuliplab.ca/current-research.html
Description: This study aims to understand how romantic partners support one another in everyday life when one or both partners are experiencing depressive symptoms. All surveys are conducted online and can be completed on a smartphone or computer. Both romantic partners must be willing to participate in the study to be eligible.
Specifics: Study Population:
- You are in a romantic relationship (all genders & orientations welcome) and live with your romantic partner
- At least one partner currently experiences depressive symptoms
- Both partners are at least 18 years old
- Neither partner is pregnant
Participant Obligation:
If you and your partner are deemed to be eligible, you will each complete an initial online survey, 14 online daily surveys (each survey takes only a few minutes), as well as a 3- and a 6-month follow-up online survey.
To review your eligibility and learn more about this study, please contact couplestudy@uwo.ca
Location: Online - London, Ontario
Project lead: Gabriela Murphy, Supervisor: David Dozois
Study Dates: October 27, 2025 to December 31, 2027
Description: Are you 18-29 years old? Do you use cannabis to manage physical or mental health symptoms like pain, nausea, anxiety, mood, sleep problems, ADHD, or any other symptoms? If so, you may be eligible to participate in an online study about medicinal cannabis use behaviour among young adults. You do not need to have a prescription for cannabis from a healthcare provider to participate. This study is being conducted by researchers in the Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis (BAC) Lab at York University (ethics certificate #024-250). Eligible individuals could receive up to $260 worth of electronic gift cards for participating in all components of the study. If interested, please click the link below for more info and to find out if you are eligible to participate.
Specifics: Study Population:
Young adults living in Canada (age 18-29)
Participant Obligation:
Participants will be asked to complete virtual interviews as well as daily surveys on their smartphones. The total estimated time commitment is 10 hours over a one-year period.
Location: online - Toronto
Project lead: Jeffrey Wardell
Study Dates: October 11, 2024 to October 10, 2027
Study Website: https://yorku.questionpro.ca/MEDCANscreen
