Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Assessing pelvic floor muscle function in individuals with spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are situated under the bladder and play a crucial role in bladder control by facilitating the voluntary retention and voiding of urine. In the able-bodied population, training programs to strengthen these muscles are a common Read More…
The effect of exercise on BDNF protein in individuals with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Tania Lam’s lab are currently looking for participants for a study on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein that has been associated with nerve regeneration and plasticity. As physical activity may increase BDNF factors in an able-bodied Read More…
Scooter driving challenges
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
We are interested in determining which activities are difficult for new users of motorized mobility scooters (MMS), which contexts may make these activities challenging or unsafe, and which strategies can help users to complete these activities. This study will involve participating Read More…
Evaluation of cerebrovascular health after SCI using MRI.
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening temporary episode of severe high blood pressure, which can occur daily in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Chronic high blood pressure in non-SCI individuals results in changes in blood supply to the Read More…
Smartphone delivered peer physical activity program for spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Evaluation of the Smartphone Peer Physical Activity Counseling (SPPAC) program on physical activity among manual wheelchair users with a spinal cord injury: a mixed methods pilot study Graduate student researchers at the University of British Columbia and the research team Read More…
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…
