Approved projects

WCB's Research Program provides full funding for projects and sponsorship for co-funding, data access and collection.

Active projects

Title Principal investigator Time period
Evaluating effectiveness of telerehabilitation services among injured workers in Alberta Dr. Doug Gross
University of Alberta
 2022 - 2023
Overview of telehealth treatments of psychological disorders Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta
 2022 - 2024
Nonoperative management of fifth metacarpal neck fractures: Impact of angulation on patient reported outcomes Dr. Christina Hiscox
University of Calgary
 2022 - 2023
Prospective validation of a model for predicting delayed displacement of distal radius fractures: A pilot study Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary
 2022 - 2024
Gait kinematics and plantar pressure analysis using wearable sensors in patients treated operatively versus non-operatively for Achilles tendon ruptures Dr. Nicholas Desy
University of Calgary
 2022 - 2024
Evaluation of evidence-based interventions for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears within a best evidence synthesis framework Dr. Lauren Beaupre
University of Alberta
 2021 - 2023
The impact of using an evidence-based shoulder clinical pathway for WCB patients with rotator cuff related pathology Dr. Allyson Jones
University of Alberta
 2021 - 2023
Understanding knee OA pain through brain neurochemistry in working-age total knee replacement patients Dr. Ashley Harris
University of Calgary
 2021 - 2024
Overview review on telehealth interventions in a workers’ compensation context Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta
 2021 - 2023
A multi-centre prospective cohort study of surgically treated displaced mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary
 2021 - 2024
Resources for the prevention and treatment of work-related traumatic psychological injuries Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta
 2020 - 2023
Dynamic CT quantification of ankle kinematics following posterior malleolus fixation of ankle fractures Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary
 2020 - 2023
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair utilizing mechanical bone debridement vs coblation debridement: A prospective randomized double blind trial Dr. Ian Lo
University of Calgary
 2019 - 2024
De-implementing low-value care: A research program of the Choosing Wisely Canada implementation research network Dr. Shannon Ruzycki
University of Calgary
 2018 - 2024
Does early weight-bearing for stable ankle fractures accelerate fracture healing and return to pre-injury function? Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary
 2018 - 2024
A randomized controlled trial comparing low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound to placebo in the treatment of operatively managed scaphoid non-unions Dr. Neil White
University of Calgary
 2014 - 2023

Interested in learning about some completed research projects? Have a look at our archive.

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Learn about the research initiatives being sponsored by other Canadian workers' compensation boards by visiting the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) website.