Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Potential benefits of passive heating (hot tub) on your health – A pilot study
Study Type: Currently recruiting
The goal of this pilot study is to demonstrate the safety, tolerance, and effectiveness of a 45-minute passive heating session providing a mild/moderate exercise response (warm up and 20-25 min activity equivalent) from full-body hot-water immersion in individuals with higher-level Read More…
Effects of rhythmic exercise on pelvic floor activity
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction can significantly affect quality of life in people with SCI, as it is associated with urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. PFM training is a common form of physical therapy that aims to strengthen Read More…
Can you teach a Robot Dog new tricks? Exploring perspectives of wheelchair users on the usability, acceptability, and potential benefits of a robotic dog
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This University of British Columbia Master of Occupational Therapy project will be done under the supervision of faculty members from UBC and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). We are conducting this research as part of our Occupational Therapy Master’s Read More…
Can Regular Use of a Standing Frame Combined with Nerve Stimulation Improve Bladder Function?
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: Completed / Not 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…
