Latest ICORD Research Studies:
Survey: interface design preferences for measuring pelvic floor muscles using light
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Telephone Survey: Optical Monitoring of Neurologic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)/Pelvic Floor Muscle This study is a survey to obtain opinions from women affected with neurogenic bladder about their preferences in the design of near-infrared spectroscopy Read More…
EPIC-SCI: a randomized controlled trial
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Exercise guidelines Promotion and Implementation in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (EPIC-SCI): A Randomized Controlled Trial ICORD researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis is interested in evaluating the effects of following the International SCI Exercise Guidelines over the course of a 6-month Read More…
Towards improving autonomic and cardiovascular care for people with SCI in British Columbia
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
In British Columbia, large rehabilitation centres that provide ongoing care for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are in Vancouver. However, many individuals with SCI live outside of Metro Vancouver. Since local factors are known to play a role in Read More…
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…
