Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Improving exercise counselling for adults with spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Full study title: An evidence-based approach to understanding and improving exercise counselling for adults with spinal cord injury. You are invited to take part in an interview study that aims to explore experiences, perceptions, and preferences of adults with spinal Read More…
How do wheelchair platform lifts work for you?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers at the British Columbia Institute of Technology have created an online survey to get feedback about your experiences using Stair Lifts, Enclosed Lifts and Unenclosed Lifts in Canada. As a part of the survey, you’ll have an opportunity to Read More…
Does exercise at home or a gym offer better outcomes for people with SCI?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Since adaptive cardiovascular equipment is typically not available, ICORD researchers have created a relatively inexpensive rowing machine (aROW) that can be set up in a home or local gym. They want to know what setting is the best place for Read More…
Understanding and improving exercise counselling for adults with spinal cord injury
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
An evidence-based approach to understanding and improving exercise counselling for adults with spinal cord injury You are invited to take part in an online survey about exercise counselling to adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Counselling includes one or multiple Read More…
Effects of sex on belt fit in relation to skeletal geometry
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Effects of sex on belt fit in relation to skeletal geometry The goal of this study is to determine if seatbelts fit males and females differently. In order to do this, it is important to determine seatbelt location relative to Read More…
Peer-led eHealth wheelchair skills training program: TEAM Wheels
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Evaluation of a peer-led eHealth wheelchair skills training program: TEAM Wheels This research study is being conducted to evaluate the effect of a peer-led eHealth manual wheelchair (MWC) training program (called “TEAM Wheels”) among individuals transitioning to MWC use. The Read More…
Retinal vascular changes of autonomic dysreflexia in traumatic SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Characterizing retinal vascular changes of autonomic dysreflexia in traumatic spinal cord injury to inform early automated detection via deep learning Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major secondary complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Therefore, prevention and early diagnosis of CVD Read More…
Bowel care management after SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Barriers & Facilitators to Bowel Care Management After Spinal Cord Injury You are invited to participate in a phone interview about making changes to bowel care after spinal cord injury (SCI) conducted by Dr. Victoria Claydon, and her Master’s student Read More…
Experiences using adaptive driving equipment
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Understanding the experiences of people using adaptive driving equipment The purpose of this study is to describe the current driving patterns of people who use adaptive driving equipment. Also, this study hopes to identify what supports drivers used to learn Read More…
Effect of passive cycling on cardiac function and spasticity
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Using a pedalling device attached to a wheelchair, researchers in Dr. Victoria Claydon’s lab are investigating whether passive cycling can improve cardiovascular function following spinal cord injury. Participants will be seated in a wheelchair with their feet secured via straps Read More…
