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: 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 June 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: What do dress-up boxes, compliments, and cartoons have in common? They all shape how kids learn what's "okay" for boys, girls, and everyone in between. This study evaluates a new interactive online workbook — We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids' Experiences of Gender and Relationships — based on the book Beyond Sugar & Spice: A Parent's Workbook for Valuing Femininity in All Children. The workbook helps parents and caregivers explore how small, everyday parenting choices — from birthday gifts to bedtime stories — can shape children's beliefs about gender, relationships, and who gets to be accepted for who they are. The workbook teaches parents and caregivers about how the messages we send about masculinity, femininity, and gender shape children's development. We are seeking parents and caregivers to access and evaluate the workbook. Participation involves completing an online pre-survey (~20 min), navigating the interactive online workbook, and completing a post-survey (~30 min). Responses are completely anonymous. This study is conducted by Dr. Karen L. Blair and members of the Trent University Social Relations, Attitudes and Diversity (SRAD) Lab.
Specifics: Study Population:
Parents and caregivers of young children, aged 18 or older, residing in Canada or internationally. Open to all gender identities and family structures.
Participant Obligation:
Complete an online pre-survey (~20 min), navigate a free interactive online workbook, and complete a post-survey (~30 min). All responses are anonymous.
Location: Online - Peterborough, Ontario
Project lead: Dr. Karen L. Blair
Study Dates: March 10, 2026 to July 14, 2026
Study Website: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50537285/presurvey?rec=245jsg2
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: The importance of psychotherapist vocal quality to the psychotherapy process is widely advocated by psychotherapy researchers and practitioners. However, it remains unclear which aspects of vocal quality are important and under which conditions they are important. My dissertation will explore experienced psychotherapists’ understandings of the role of vocal quality in the psychotherapy process. I will interview experienced psychotherapists about their understandings of psychotherapist vocal quality. The interview data will be subject to grounded theory analysis. The final product of this work will be a theory of psychotherapist understandings of psychotherapist vocal quality. This will focus and refine future research on psychotherapist vocal quality as well as inform the practice of psychotherapy.
Specifics: Study Population:
I am recruiting participants with a minimum 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. Participants must be registered members of a healthcare profession, actively see at least one psychotherapy client per week, and be fluent in spoken English.
Participant Obligation:
Participants will participate in interviews lasting 60-90 minutes and complete a short questionnaire about demographics and professional experiences. They will be offered a $20 Amazon gift card and entry into a draw for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Location: Participation is completely virtual. To participate, please e-mail claire.hallett@mail.utoronto.ca.
Project lead: Claire Hallett, Supervisor: Dr. Jeanne Watson
Study Dates: January 13, 2026 to August 31, 2026
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
Description: This study is a randomized control trial that seeks to test the efficacy of a novel form of online psychotherapy to treat social anxiety in HIV-negative men who have sex with men. Participants who are eligible will receive 12 online psychotherapy sessions to better manage their social anxiety, substance use, and sexual HIV risk behaviour. We hypothesize that participants will experience reduced sexual risk behaviour, reductions in social anxiety symptoms, and will reduce substance use in sexual situations. Participants will complete a baseline assessment consisting of 1) an online questionnaire about mental health, substance use, and sexual health, 2) an online interview with a clinician about mental health and substance use, and 3) in-person HIV and STI testing with a research nurse. If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to attend in-person STI testing appointments up to 4 times throughout the study at our laboratory located at Toronto Metropolitan University. Participants may be eligible to receive up to $380 in compensation for their time. For more information and/or if you wish to participate, please contact us over email at sexual.confidence@torontomu.ca or call 416-979-5000 ext. 552179.
Specifics: Study Population:
We are recruiting HIV-negative men who are actively having sex with other men, are not currently using PrEP, and who experience anxiety in social situations.
Participant Obligation:
Participants will complete 4 assessments and 12 psychotherapy sessions via Zoom for Healthcare, and in-person STI testing at the baseline, post-intervention, 3- and 6-month follow ups.
Participants complete the study over the course of 10-12 months.
Location: Online via Zoom for Healthcare and the HIV Prevention Lab (TMU) 105 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1Y3
Project lead: Trevor Hart
Study Dates: July 15, 2020 to July 15, 2026
Study Website: https://sexualconfidence.ca/
