Latest ICORD Research Studies:
How much energy does it take to wheel?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Measurement properties of wheelchair propulsion tests: minimal clinical important difference and smallest detectable difference Research will take place in ICORD labs at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, for 2 testing session lasting a maximum of 3.5 hours each. Researchers will Read More…
Cardiovascular effects of wheelchair seating height
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
ICORD Researchers at the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Simon Fraser University are looking for volunteers to take part in a research study to learn about how blood pressure and heart rate are affected by changes in wheelchair position. We are Read More…
Assessment of trunk muscle function in persons with spinal cord injury (completed)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Researchers at ICORD are looking for people with paraplegia (with lesion level above T6) or tetraplegia to take part in a study that aims to understand more about abdominal muscle function Read More…
Strategies to improve function and recovery after spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers from the University of British Columbia and ICORD are looking for subjects to participate in a research study of improving function and recovery after spinal cord injury. Purpose of this study: The purpose of this pilot study is to Read More…
Proprioceptive function in persons with spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
We are interested in quantitatively measuring proprioceptive function (the ability to sense the position and movement of your limbs) in persons with spinal cord injury. Your participation will involve: Two laboratory visits of 2-4 hours each, at least one week Read More…
Power wheelchair mobility
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This project aims to find out how older adults adapt to their power wheelchairs over a two-year period and how these devices affect important aspects of their lives. You can participate in this study if you: use or are in Read More…
Confidence, mobility, and participation with using a manual wheelchair
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, ICORD, and G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre conducted a research study examining confidence with using manual wheelchairs. The purpose of this study was to better understand the influence that confidence with using a manual Read More…
The effects of L-Carnitine on fatigue in SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Want to participate in our research study? We are looking for individuals who are: Spinal cord injury outpatients or individuals living with SCI in the community with moderate to severe fatigue. What does this study involve? Treatment with a pharmaceutical Read More…
Differences in biomechanics between the SideStix crutch and a traditional crutch during crutch gait (completed)
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Dr. Bonita Sawatzky and Megan MacGillivray conducted a study to determine the differences in crutch gait between the SideStixä crutch and a traditional crutch. Although forearm crutches are helpful, many people Read More…
Manual wheelchair propulsion and skills in people with spinal cord injuries
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Do you want to know how well you wheel? Do you use a manual wheelchair for your day-to-day mobility? Are you between 6 and 65 years of age? Do you use 22”, 24” or 25” wheels on your wheelchair? Dr. Read More…
