Current Research Studies
"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 the study. Participants will be equipped with a smartwatch and oxygen monitor to track vital data for 8 weeks while they attend an exercise-based home program of 30 min sessions 3x a week.
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We are currently recruiting participants who:
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Live in or can travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Have been diagnosed with COPD
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Are willing to operate equipment via apps on their phone
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Have access to a tablet/computer/phone and an internet connection
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Would like to contribute to improvements in the healthcare system
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If you meet our eligibility criteria and are interested, please click on the link below to register as a paricipant!
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You can also scan the QR code below:
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Or go to the "Contact Us" page and fill out a contact form! A member of our team will reach out to you to provide more information and answer questions.
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This study is funded by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF) 2023-2024
"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!​
"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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Recruitment for this study is closed. Thank you to all our participants!
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This study can now be viewed under "Publications".
Previous Research Studies
"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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