REACH BC

12/17/2025

2025 has been an exciting time of growth, connection and impact for the REACH BC community and team. As we look back on this year, we’re grateful for the support and partnerships that help us move health research forward, improving care for people in BC and beyond.

With your help:
• REACH BC continued to grow, hitting 8500+ volunteers – a 22% increase since 2024.
• People across BC are helping push research forward, including community studies and early phase clinical trials with Providence Health Care.
• We launched a new feature with the BC SUPPORT Unit that enables researchers to share back study results, so participants can see how they’re making a difference.

This could not have happened without you. Thank you for being a part of the REACH BC community — whether you were a volunteer, researcher, patient partner, clinical trialist, or partner. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together next year.

Explore more highlights in our 2024-2025 impact report (PDF): https://bit.ly/4qc9iIE

11/26/2025

Volunteer opportunity: Have you cared for someone after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay?

The UBC CAPTURE Study is looking for caregivers of ICU survivors to join a 5-week Photovoice workshop project, starting April 9, 2026 on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PST!

Through photos and group discussions, caregivers will:
• Share stories of supporting ICU recovery
• Explore how critical illness impacts emotional and social well-being
• Help create a virtual photo exhibit to raise awareness about the recovery journey

Sessions will be held virtually once a week for five weeks (No session on April 30, 2026).

The content of your photos is completely up to you. Participants will receive an honorarium as a thank you for their time and contribution.

Based in BC? Supported someone through ICU recovery? You may be eligible!

To read the full study description and sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/44ixzUY

*Note from the UBC ethics board: If you choose to interact with this post, you will be publicly identified with the study.

UBC School of Nursing

11/13/2025

Volunteer opportunity: Have you been a patient at the intensive care unit (ICU)?

The UBC CAPTURE Study is looking for ICU survivors to join a 5-week Photovoice workshop project, starting February 19, 2026, on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm PST!

Through photos and group discussions, ICU survivors will:
• Use photography as a tool to express your recovery experiences
• Engage with a supportive group of fellow ICU survivors
• Contribute to research that aims to improve post-ICU recovery

Sessions will be held virtually once a week for five weeks. The content of your photos is completely up to you. Participants will receive an honorarium as a thank you for their time and contribution.

Who can join: ICU survivors who are 19 or older and have been admitted to an ICU for 4 or more days within the last 5 years.

Based in BC and meet the above criteria? You may be eligible!

To read the full study description and sign up, please visit https://reachbc.ca/project/961

*Note from the UBC ethics board: If you choose to interact with this post, you will be publicly identified with the study.

UBC School of Nursing

10/20/2025

We’re excited to support volunteer recruitment for the new Phase 1 clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.

Clinical trials bring tomorrow’s care to people today. If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial or research study in BC, check out our opportunities at: https://bit.ly/4o0Kwup

Providence Health Care

Expanding B.C.’s clinical trial capacity = better health outcomes + a stronger life sciences sector for Canada ✨ https://bit.ly/48xJ8KU

B.C. has opened a new clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital — the first in the province capable of Phase 1 trials for non-cancer conditions.

The unit, which is being supported by a new UBC professorship in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, will help UBC researchers and local biotech companies bring innovative new treatments from the lab to the bedside.

“Enabling researchers to conduct early-stage trials here at home will accelerate the delivery of breakthrough therapies to patients and further fuel B.C.’s rapidly growing life sciences sector,” said Dr. Wyeth Wasserman.

10/14/2025

We’re excited to share that REACH BC is now an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia.

Since 2020, REACH BC has worked towards making British Columbia a place where patients, researchers, and communities can access and benefit from world-class research.

We do this by bridging the gap between the public and researchers. We make it easier for patients and the public to find out what health research is happening in BC, to connect with researchers, and to participate in health research studies, patient partner opportunities, and clinical trials. At the same time, make it easier and more efficient for researchers to find participants and partners for their research and clinical trials.

We’re grateful to continue this work under Clinical Trials British Columbia, with funding and support from Michael Smith Health Research BC and the BC SUPPORT Unit, which is founded under Canada’s Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR).

Clinical trials matter because they save lives, shape better health systems, and bring tomorrow’s care to people today. As an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia, REACH BC is committed to making that future possible.

09/18/2025

Are you located in BC? Want to help shape the future of health research?

Providence Health Care is looking for healthy volunteers to participate in Phase 1 clinical trials! This project is looking for people from ages 19 to 65 years old to participate in future early research studies at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.

REACH BC is excited to support recruitment for this vital work.

Swipe below to learn more and visit www.reachbc.ca/project/847

07/04/2025

Have you volunteered in health research before? Want to learn more about exciting studies happening in BC?

Check out our new feature, which lets you explore results from health research taking place in the province. You can find out more about studies you’ve volunteered in, or see results related to health areas that could interest you.

To check out the new study feature:
1. Sign up or log in to REACH BC: https://bit.ly/3Iajgtu
2. Check out your dashboard and:
a) View ‘Suggested for you’ to explore research results related to your health areas of interest
b) View ‘My past studies’ to learn more about outcomes of studies you’ve participated in (if results are available)

08/12/2024

Do you have a history of concussions?

Participants ages 50-90 years old are invited to participate in this study investigating the effect of concussions on healthy aging. This study includes a cognitive intervention to promote brain health that you can do from the comfort of your home!

For more details or to volunteer click here:

REACH BC brings together researchers and volunteers to make it easy to participate in research, improving the overall quality of life for British Columbians and people across the world.

08/07/2024

Volunteer Opportunity: Participate in the Genetics of Youth Anxiety Study (GAYA)!

REACH BC is excited to inform you of the GAYA study, which investigates genetic risks for anxiety disorders in youth and assesses whether this risk is shared between adults and youth. This study also explores how genetic risk stratification affects treatment response and the optimal ways to support these young individuals.

Eligible participants between the ages of 10-19 years old are invited to complete five core questionnaires, play two games via the GAYA app, and provide a saliva sample. The saliva sample can be collected at home via a kit or at the BC Children’s Hospital research site.

For more details or to volunteer click here: https://www.reachbc.ca/project/754

06/26/2024

📢 Calling all women aged 50-65!

Wondering how menopause affects your breathing during exercise? Participate in our health research study, "The Effect of Menopause on Breathing During Exercise," and help researchers uncover the secrets of respiratory health in postmenopausal women.

Study Purpose: To explore how low estrogen and progesterone levels affect breathing during exercise at sea level and altitude, and to understand the relationship between these hormones and respiratory muscles.

Study Details:
Day 1: Lung function testing (seated breathing maneuvers) and a VO2max test on a bike. The research team will also confirm your menopause status.
Day 2: Blood draw at UBC hospital to measure hormone concentration, followed by lung volume measurement using reflective markers and balloon catheters while cycling in room air and at simulated altitude.

Eligibility:
Age: 50-65 years old
Accepting healthy volunteers
Volunteer today in health research!

Click the link https://www.reachbc.ca/project/764 (Link also in bio) to read more or enroll in the study. Your participation could make a significant difference in understanding women's health.

12/11/2023

How would you like to give back by volunteering in your community? I want to let you know about an incredible opportunity to contribute to health research through www.REACHBC.ca

REACH BC is a publicly funded, non-profit, online provincial platform that matches British Columbians with volunteer opportunities in health research. By signing up and creating your volunteer account, you become part of a community dedicated to advancing health knowledge.

How can you get involved? It's easy! Visit the REACH BC website, sign up, and participate in surveys, interviews, or even clinical trials. Your contribution, regardless of size, plays a crucial role in moving health research forward.

Why join?

Impact: Contribute to the advancement of health research.
Community: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about improving healthcare.
Learn: Gain insights into the latest developments in health research.

Ready to make a positive impact on the future of healthcare?
Join us and sign up for your REACH BC volunteer account today! CLICK HERE : https://app.reachbc.ca/volunteer/create Together, let's create a healthier and brighter future for everyone.

11/20/2023

Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Study! https://www.reachbc.ca/project/621

REACH BC is excited to share details about a transformative clinical trial exploring the potential of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for adults dealing with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

This study delves into understanding how psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, may influence alcohol consumption and symptom severity. Over an 8-week treatment period, participants engage in psychotherapy sessions, coupled with the administration of either psilocybin (25mg) or a placebo.

Participation includes psychotherapy, administration of either psilocybin (25mg) or a placebo, medical assessments, and questionnaires. Your commitment will contribute to cutting-edge research in the field. Remuneration: $50 per visit and $100 for each dosing visit.

Estimated Commitment:
Dedicate approximately 43 hours to 13 visits over 29 weeks at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

For more details or to Volunteer click here: https://www.reachbc.ca/project/621