Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Exoskeleton and COMBO design survey
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Exoskeleton and COMBO design survey The use of exoskeleton technology has potential for health, and functional mobility benefits for wheelchair users. Currently, this technology has practical barriers to everyday use, which limit its functional benefits. Dr. Borisoff (BCIT) has Read More…
Spasticity changes after whole body or focal vibration
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Purpose of this study: We want to know how your spasticity and your muscle activity change after exposure to Whole Body Vibration (WBV) or Focal Vibration (FV). What is involved: The study includes two visits each takes about 1.5-2 hours. Read More…
Effectiveness of a wheelchair skills training program for caregivers of power mobility users
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Caregivers of Power Mobility Users Researchers at GF Strong want to determine if providing caregivers with power wheelchair training will improve their wheelchair handling skills and reduce their burden. You Read More…
Effectiveness of a wheelchair skills training program for power mobility users
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Power Mobility Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Wheelchair Skills Program; “P5”) Researchers at GF Strong want to determine whether people can be trained to more safely and effectively use a Read More…
EPICWheels: A Feasibility Study
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Enhancing Participation in the Community by improving Wheelchair Skills (EPIC WheelS): A Feasibility Study Researchers at UBC and the University of Manitoba want to evaluate the feasibility of a 1-month customized home training program for improving wheelchair mobility Read More…
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) for people with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Drs. Janice Eng and Lara Boyd are conducting a Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) study with people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury. Significant functional recovery occurs after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one potentially important mechanism is Read More…
Effects of age on wheeling ability
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Researchers at ICORD want to find the relationship between age and an individual’s physical ability to use a manual wheelchair. This research study is for individuals who have NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE Read More…
Does your spasticity decrease while using a Segway?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Project title: Muscle activity and reflex changes after a dynamic standing condition compared to a static standing condition in spinal cord injury individuals. We will measure how your clinical spasticity measurement outcome, your muscle activity, and your reflexes will change Read More…
Functional fitness & participation using Vivify Floor board for Nintendo Wii
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers at the University of British Columbia / ICORD are looking for subjects to participate in a pilot research study of improving functional fitness 1+ year after spinal cord injury. Purpose of this pilot study is to explore the benefits Read More…
Bowel care and cardiovascular function after spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
You are invited to participate in a survey about bowel care and cardiovascular function after spinal cord injury (SCI) conducted by Dr. Victoria Claydon, and her PhD student Jessica Inskip, from Simon Fraser University. Bowel care has been identified as Read More…
