Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Changes in pelvic floor function with tibial neuromodulation combined standing therapy
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Bladder dysfunction significantly impacts quality of life in people with SCI, but rehabilitation options for managing bladder symptoms in SCI have been scarcely considered. Previous research has shown that there is important overlap between the part of the spinal cord Read More…
PleasureABLE 2.0: Participating in Sexual Activities after Spinal Cord Injury
Study Type: Currently recruiting
We are a research team from GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and the University of British Columbia’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. This study invites individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their partners to provide feedback on PleasureABLE 2.0, an Read More…
Usability of a novel alternative to the universal cuff: The OmniCuff
Study Type: Currently recruiting
This UBC Master of Occupational Therapy project aims to understand how the OmniCuff device impacts daily activities and independence for people with spinal cord injuries and limited hand function. The OmniCuff is a new device designed to allow individuals with Read More…
Measuring sedentary behaviour and pain among people with SCI
Study Type: Currently recruiting
People with spinal cord injury engage in 12-13 hours a day of sedentary behaviour, which includes sitting. Prolonged inactivity may influence pain intensity, although no one has measured how sedentary behaviour may interact with pain experienced by people with spinal Read More…
Low oxygen therapy as a cardiac treatment for improving 24-hour blood pressure stability
Study Type: Currently recruiting
This study aims to characterize the cardiovascular responses to low oxygen therapy in people with complete and incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. The first visit will be 1.5 hours in length. This visit will familiarize you with the study procedures and allow Read More…
Non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for recovery of autonomic function after spinal cord injury
Study Type: Currently recruiting
This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in recovering cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, and sexual functions in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are interested in both the immediate effects (i.e., effects when the Read More…
Solving SCI Pain
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Created and led by Robert Buren, a PhD candidate with lived experience of SCI and neuropathic/chronic pain, this 10-week online program is designed to help people with SCI reduce and manage pain by shifting their mindset and behaviours. Through 7 Read More…
TSCS Home Study
Study Type: Currently recruiting
The Krassioukov lab is conducting a pilot study investigating the safety and feasibility of a new investigational device called SCONE— a portable non-invasive electrical device that provides transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) by electrodes connected to a battery-powered source which Read More…
Menopause and spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This study involves an online survey and optional online workshop. We want to learn about the questions people with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) and healthcare professionals have about perimenopause and menopause. This study will help determine the priority areas for Read More…
National survey to explore opinions about a new experimental treatment under development for spinal cord injury that involves biomaterials
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Mend the Gap is a group of 30 international scientists working closely with people with lived experience (PLEX) of SCI toward a new experimental treatment for SCI. The treatment involves a combination of drugs and an injectable biomaterial. The treatment Read More…
