Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Strategies to improve function and recovery after spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers from the University of British Columbia and ICORD are looking for subjects to participate in a research study of improving function and recovery after spinal cord injury. Purpose of this study: The purpose of this pilot study is to Read More…
Proprioceptive function in persons with spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
We are interested in quantitatively measuring proprioceptive function (the ability to sense the position and movement of your limbs) in persons with spinal cord injury. Your participation will involve: Two laboratory visits of 2-4 hours each, at least one week Read More…
Power wheelchair mobility
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This project aims to find out how older adults adapt to their power wheelchairs over a two-year period and how these devices affect important aspects of their lives. You can participate in this study if you: use or are in Read More…
Confidence, mobility, and participation with using a manual wheelchair
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, ICORD, and G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre conducted a research study examining confidence with using manual wheelchairs. The purpose of this study was to better understand the influence that confidence with using a manual Read More…
The effects of L-Carnitine on fatigue in SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Want to participate in our research study? We are looking for individuals who are: Spinal cord injury outpatients or individuals living with SCI in the community with moderate to severe fatigue. What does this study involve? Treatment with a pharmaceutical Read More…
Differences in biomechanics between the SideStix crutch and a traditional crutch during crutch gait (completed)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Dr. Bonita Sawatzky and Megan MacGillivray conducted a study to determine the differences in crutch gait between the SideStixä crutch and a traditional crutch. Although forearm crutches are helpful, many people Read More…
Manual wheelchair propulsion and skills in people with spinal cord injuries
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Do you want to know how well you wheel? Do you use a manual wheelchair for your day-to-day mobility? Are you between 6 and 65 years of age? Do you use 22”, 24” or 25” wheels on your wheelchair? Dr. Read More…
Sexual satisfaction for women with SCI or MS (completed)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Are you interested in a better sex life? Are you a woman with a spinal cord injury (SCI) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Is your desire low? Has your sensation changed? Is Read More…
Control of the heart and blood vessels in individuals with SCI
Study Type: Currently recruiting
ICORD & SFU researcher Dr. Victoria Claydon is seeking volunteers to take part in a research study looking at control of the heart and blood vessels in individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury. After spinal cord injury (SCI) Read More…
In-home study for improving hand function with functional electrical stimulation and virtual reality exercise (completed)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Researchers at ICORD recently completed a study comparing two types of treatments for hand function: • To test whether exercises combined with functional electrical stimulation improves hand function in people with Read More…