Current Research Studies
"Impact of Post-COVID Symptoms on People Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Survey Questionnaire"
We are launching an upcoming study that will look at the impact that post-COVID symptoms have had on people living with COPD. This study is an anonymous one-time survey questionnaire that can be completed online, but eligible participants can be provided alternative methods (e.g. paper questionnaire, large text format, phone survey) to accommodate any accessibility needs.
Eligible participants should meet the following criteria:
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Currently living with COPD
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Has experienced COVID symptoms
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Willing to provide information on their experiences
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Willing to answer a survey questionnaire
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Are you interested? Know someone who would be interested?
Click the link below to be added to our contact list. You will be sent the survey details on launch day!​​
Or you can also scan the QR Code Below!
"Effect of Pulmonary Telerehabilitation and Telemonitoring for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Disease: A Feasibility Study"
The objective of this study is to improve healthcare service delivery for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by attending a virtual, pulmonary rehabilitation program and utilizing wearable exercise technology to monitor your progress and experience throughout an 8-week pulmonary rehabilitation program.​​​​ This study is funded by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF) 2023-2024
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Recruitment for the this study is closed. Thank you to all our participants!​
"The self-management of Post COVID-19 Syndrome Using Wearable Biometric Technology"
The main objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the impact of a self-management intervention using wearable biometric technology on post-COVID-19 syndrome. Participants are equipped with a Hexoskin SmartShirt, Smartwatch, and corresponding apps to collect and monitor vital sign data during the 6-week run of the program in order to assess the impact of long-COVID symptoms on population exercise data.
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Recruitment for this study is closed. Thank you to all our participants!
"Association between Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Responses and Symptoms Exacerbation in Patients With Post COVID-19 Syndrome"
The main objective of this study was to assess the physiological parameters of participants living with long-COVID symptoms, and assessing their heart rate, breath rate, and sleep status via wearable biotechnology operated through mobile apps. Participants were equipped with a Hexoskin SmartShirt and Garmin SmartWatch to collect vital sign information and exercise data.
This study is funded by the Manitoba Lung Association.
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Recruitment for this study is closed. Thank you to all our participants!​
Previous Research Studies
"Pulmonary Rehabilitation Post COVID-19: A Pilot Study"
The main objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of a remote interdisciplinary PR program when administered to individuals living with long-COVID symptoms. These programs were delivered using two exercise approaches on the recovery of long-term post-COVD-19 outcomes.​​​
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Thank you to all our participants! This study can now be viewed under "Publications".
"Using technology to engage patients with interstitial lung disease in a home exercise program."
This pilot study will evaluate the impact of a self-management intervention using wearable biometric technology on individuals experiencing long-term post-COVID-19, and studying the outcomes of their biological data.
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Thank you to all our participants! This study can now be viewed under "Publications".
"CanTreatCOVID: Canadian Apatative Platform Trial of Treatments for COVID in Community Settings"
This study, co-investigated by Dr. Sanchez-Ramirez, aims to identify effective, safe, affordable and evidence-based oral treatments for symptoms of COVID-19, made available to community-level supports.
Dr. Sanchez-Ramirez is also a member of Long COVID Web, a network of professionals supporting and conducting research into the post-COVID condition. Read more about their work at: (https://www.longcovidweb.ca/).
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