Latest ICORD Research Studies:
User perceptions of power-assist devices for manual wheelchairs
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Power-assist devices are electric add-ons that can be attached to manual wheelchairs. These devices may enable users to access diverse environments, increase their sense of choice and independence, and conserve energy. In this study, participants will engage in remote one-on-one Read More…
Factors that influence physical activity among people with SCI who ambulate
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
In an effort to explore what constitutes quality physical activity among individuals with a spinal cord injury who walk, Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis and Ph.D. student Sarah Lawrason, from the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at UBC Okanagan, are Read More…
Modified rowing machine for cardiovascular exercise
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
ICORD researchers Drs. Bonita Sawatzky, Ben Mortenson, Carolyn Sparrey, and Jaimie Borisoff want to compare the energetic and physiologic impact of adaptive rowing systems to traditional hand cycle exercise. A secondary objective of this study is to explore the usability Read More…
Cigarette smoking and smoking cessation
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Heather Gainforth’s lab in partnership with SCI BC want to conduct a study aimed at understanding barriers and facilitators experienced by people with SCI while trying to stop cigarette smoking. Eligible participants will take part in an Read More…
Using virtual reality and eye-tracking to understand movement planning
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. Tania Lam’s lab want to investigate how individuals with and without spinal cord injury (SCI) use their vision to plan a skilled walking task. This study requires you to walk within a virtual reality environment using a Read More…
Perceived eHealth literacy among individuals with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine the self-perceived eHealth literacy levels in SCI populations. The following research questions will be examined in this study: (1) What is the self-perceived level of eHealth literacy in community-dwelling SCI populations? (2) Read More…
Comparing two ways of measuring pain
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Researchers in Dr. John Kramer’s lab want to investigate whether people’s reported pain levels are impacted by different pain measures. They will induce mild levels of pain on your forearms using two different pain measurement protocols. They will ask you Read More…
Male sexual functioning following SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
Sexuality is a major rehabilitation priority and concern in men following SCI. Evidence from uninjured individuals demonstrates that physical activity can improve testosterone levels and certain health-related quality of life outcomes. However, it is unclear if physical activity has the Read More…
AAPLEwalk: A novel gait mimicking exercise machine
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
AAPLEwalk: A novel gait mimicking exercise machine for cardiovascular fitness and rehabilitation Researchers in Dr. Jaimie Borisoff’s lab are exploring exercise options for people with lower limb disabilities and looking for feedback on a new sit-to-stand exercise machine that aims Read More…
Adapting rowing ergometers for people with SCI
Study Type: Completed / Not recruiting
This purpose of this study is to get feedback on an accessible “toolkit” that will allow a commercially available rowing ergometer to be quickly and easily adapted so that it can be used independently by people with SCI or spinal Read More…
