Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Long term outcomes of individuals born with Arthrogryposis
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a condition where primarily the limbs have significant limitation in motion at birth. Many individuals undergo many surgeries and extensive physiotherapy to improve range of motion. Physicians and researchers from around the world agree that Read More…
How do people use their wheelchairs? Exploring bout mobility patterns among Canadians
Study Type: Currently recruiting
UPDATE: Sept 18 2017 If you want to try a week with the latest version of the Smartdrive, there is an option within this study to do a Smartdrive comparison (one week without the Smartdrive and one week with it). Read More…
Spinal Cord Injury and Later-Life
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Spinal Cord Injury and Later-Life Researchers from the University of British Columbia are looking for volunteers to participate in a study exploring spinal cord injury and later life. With advances in health care, there are a growing number of individuals Read More…
Home-based Observations and Monitoring of Events related to Urinary Tract Infections in Spinal Cord Injury or Other Neurologic Conditions Resulting in Neurogenic Bladder (HOME-SCI)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Drs. Mark Nigro and Lynn Stothers (Vancouver) are conducting a study in patients with bladder dysfunction caused by neurologic conditions at the Blusson Spine Centre (Vancouver). The study investigates the use of video-conferencing from home with a member of the Read More…
How do able-bodied older adults learn to use a wheelchair?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
The effect of motor learning-based wheelchair propulsion training on wheeling biomechanics and gross mechanical efficiency in older adults: a randomized controlled trial Although older adults make up the largest population of wheelchair users, very little research has focused on how Read More…
Capturing the perspective of the participant
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Capturing the perspective of the participant Researchers from the University of British Columbia are looking for volunteers to participate in a study exploring the impact of physical activity for individuals living with spinal cord injury. You may be Read More…
Heart and blood vessel health in spinal cord injury – the effect of physical activity levels
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Heart and blood vessel health in spinal cord injury – the effect of physical activity levels Purpose of this study: Our study is looking at the effect of physical activity levels on heart and blood vessel health in Read More…
Eye movements in wheelchair users
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Project title: Eye movements in wheelchair users This study is about your perception of moving objects and how you track them using eye movements. We investigate whether perception of motion and eye movements are equally good in all directions, for Read More…
The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part B)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part B) The purpose of the study is to find out how much training is necessary for wheelchair users to use the SmartDrive and explore how the Read More…
The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part A)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part A) The purpose of the study is to determine the pushrim force required to start and stop the SmartDrive at different speeds as well as how Read More…