Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Winter mobility toolkit development
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Do you use a mobility device such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair in the winter? You can help a group of university-based researchers from across Canada, including ICORD’s Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, who are developing a website of strategies and Read More…
Outdoor Leisure Participation
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This exploratory study examines wheelchair users’ experiences participating in spontaneous outdoor leisure activities. Data will be collected via semi-structured interviews with participants. The goals of the study are: 1) to explore the barriers and facilitators experienced by wheelchair users when Read More…
Enhancing the lives of family, friends, and caregivers who support people with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Heather Gainforth’s lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan want to understand the priorities and needs of family, friends and partners who support people with an SCI to enhance the lives of those who provide and Read More…
Pain and constipation management for people with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Dr. Krassioukov and his research team are interested in investigating the effects of oxycodone-with-naloxone (TARGIN®), an opioid medication approved by Health Canada, on pain management and reducing secondary complications of opioid treatment. Approximately 20-30% of Canadian adults suffer from chronic pain, Read More…
Family Caregiver Digital Story Telling
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Ben Mortenson’s lab want to know if using digital storytelling with current or past caregivers of older adults or older adults who are/ have been caregivers can facilitate communication and socialization, and encourage the maintenance and development Read More…
What’s possible outside of the wheelchair
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Dr. Jaimie Borisoff and his research team want to explore how people with mobility impairments sit and position themselves when not in their wheelchairs (e.g. when on the floor, or when participating in specific activities). If you participate in this Read More…
Dysport: For treatment of urinary incontinence in individuals with neurogenic detrusor overactivity due to spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity (NDO) is a potential condition that may occur following a spinal cord injury in which the bladder muscle contracts too often & involuntarily. This involuntary bladder contraction may result in urinary incontinence. The purpose of this study Read More…
UPDATED: Can exoskeleton training improve seated balance and bladder health?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Drs. Tania Lam and Lynn Stothers’ labs know from previous research that walking with an exoskeleton requires you to use your abdominal and core muscles. This is true for even people with high-thoracic and cervical level spinal cord Read More…
Measuring quality participation in adults with a physical disability
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
The purpose of this study is to develop a questionnaire to measure the quality or ‘goodness’ of participation in different activities, among adults with physical disabilities. By participating in this study, you will be helping researchers develop a measurement scale Read More…
ProACTIVE SCI: Physical Activity Study
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
We’re looking to see if personal training and brief physical activity coaching sessions that are tailored to the individual can improve physical activity participation, fitness, and health. This study involves: • 2×2-hour testing sessions to evaluate fitness, heart health (non-invasive), Read More…
