Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Neuropathic pain relief after spinal cord injury – a study using heat (capsaicin) cream
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Kramer’s lab are investigating if low concentration capsaicin (the active ingredient in chili peppers) cream applied for extended periods of time (20+ days) will help manage neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury. Participants will be asked to Read More…
Older adults’ experiences with games for rehabilitation therapy
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Older Adults’ Experiences and Perspectives on Games for Rehabilitation Therapy Games have been used for rehabilitation in a variety of clinical populations such as stroke, MS, pain, spinal cord injury, and etc. For example, some older adults have played the Read More…
Impact of postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Impact of postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games on athletes, coaches, physicians, medical professionals and members of National Olympic and Paralympic Committees. This is a survey study designed by a team of international experts concerned about the potential Read More…
Effects of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with SCI
Study Type: Currently recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Andrei Krassioukov’s laboratory are investigating the effects of non-invasive (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with SCI. They are interested in both the immediate effects of non-invasive stimulation on these Read More…
Effects of activity-based therapy with non-invasive spinal cord stimulation
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
What is the research for? We are investigating the effects of activity-based therapy (ABT) with non-invasive (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on motor function, autonomic (cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, and sexual) function and quality of life in people with SCI. Am Read More…
Up-LIFT Clinical Trial: non-invasive electrical spinal stimulation for hand and arm function
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Up-LIFT Clinical Trial VCHRI/UBC researchers are seeking participants with spinal cord injuries for a clinical trial. The trial will involve clinical assessment of upper extremity performance in individuals with spinal cord injury using the LIFT System to deliver non-invasive electrical Read More…
Randomized control trial: activity-based therapy with non-invasive stimulation
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Motor and Autonomic Concomitant Health Improvements with Neuromodulation and Exoskeleton training: an RCT in individuals with SCI (MACHINE) Drs. Andrei Krassioukov, Tania Lam, Mike Berger, and Stacy Elliott and their teams are investigating the effects of activity-based therapy (ABT) with Read More…
Pelvic floor muscle training & SCI: what do you know?
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Pelvic floor muscle training is widely prescribed to able-bodied people, yet is rarely prescribed to people with SCI despite the potential benefits of this treatment. In this study, researchers in Dr. Tania Lam’s lab are interested in hearing from people Read More…
Neuropathic pain in paralympic and recreational athletes with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Approximately 50% of people living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) experience neuropathic pain. However, it is not yet known the impact that neuropathic pain has on athletes with SCI. Currently, drugs are the most frequently prescribed treatment for SCI Read More…
Exploration of social media use among family caregivers of individuals with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
ICORD researcher Dr. William C. Miller, and his research team at UBC are exploring the main reasons for using social media among family caregivers of individuals with a SCI, and investigating the potential impacts of social media support and in-person Read More…
