Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Adapted rowing ergs: SCI accessible exercise in the community
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
A comparative usability sub-study Graduate student researchers at UBC, under the supervision of researchers at Simon Fraser University, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and UBC, are conducting interviews (online and in-person) to get feedback about adapted rowing (aROW) and Read More…
Survey: interface design preferences for measuring bladder fullness using light
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Telephone Survey: Optical Monitoring of Neurologic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)/Bladder Fullness This study is a telephone survey to obtain opinions from men and/or women affected with spinal cord injury and neurogenic bladder about their preferences Read More…
Survey: interface design preferences for measuring pelvic floor muscles using light
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Telephone Survey: Optical Monitoring of Neurologic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)/Pelvic Floor Muscle This study is a survey to obtain opinions from women affected with neurogenic bladder about their preferences in the design of near-infrared spectroscopy Read More…
EPIC-SCI: a randomized controlled trial
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Exercise guidelines Promotion and Implementation in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (EPIC-SCI): A Randomized Controlled Trial ICORD researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis is interested in evaluating the effects of following the International SCI Exercise Guidelines over the course of a 6-month Read More…
Towards improving autonomic and cardiovascular care for people with SCI in British Columbia
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
In British Columbia, large rehabilitation centres that provide ongoing care for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are in Vancouver. However, many individuals with SCI live outside of Metro Vancouver. Since local factors are known to play a role in Read More…
Neuropathic pain relief after spinal cord injury – a study using heat (capsaicin) cream
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Kramer’s lab are investigating if low concentration capsaicin (the active ingredient in chili peppers) cream applied for extended periods of time (20+ days) will help manage neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury. Participants will be asked to Read More…
Older adults’ experiences with games for rehabilitation therapy
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Older Adults’ Experiences and Perspectives on Games for Rehabilitation Therapy Games have been used for rehabilitation in a variety of clinical populations such as stroke, MS, pain, spinal cord injury, and etc. For example, some older adults have played the Read More…
Impact of postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Impact of postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games on athletes, coaches, physicians, medical professionals and members of National Olympic and Paralympic Committees. This is a survey study designed by a team of international experts concerned about the potential Read More…
Effects of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with SCI
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Andrei Krassioukov’s laboratory are investigating the effects of non-invasive (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with SCI. They are interested in both the immediate effects of non-invasive stimulation on these Read More…
Effects of activity-based therapy with non-invasive spinal cord stimulation
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
What is the research for? We are investigating the effects of activity-based therapy (ABT) with non-invasive (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on motor function, autonomic (cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, and sexual) function and quality of life in people with SCI. Am Read More…
