People with spinal cord injury engage in 12-13 hours a day of sedentary behaviour, which includes sitting. Prolonged inactivity may influence pain intensity, although no one has measured how sedentary behaviour may interact with pain experienced by people with spinal Read More…
This study aims to characterize the cardiovascular responses to low oxygen therapy in people with complete and incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. The first visit will be 1.5 hours in length. This visit will familiarize you with the study procedures and allow Read More…
This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in recovering cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, and sexual functions in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are interested in both the immediate effects (i.e., effects when the Read More…
Created and led by Robert Buren, a PhD candidate with lived experience of SCI and neuropathic/chronic pain, this 10-week online program is designed to help people with SCI reduce and manage pain by shifting their mindset and behaviours. Through 7 Read More…
The Krassioukov lab is conducting a pilot study investigating the safety and feasibility of a new investigational device called SCONE— a portable non-invasive electrical device that provides transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) by electrodes connected to a battery-powered source which Read More…
This study involves an online survey and optional online workshop. We want to learn about the questions people with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) and healthcare professionals have about perimenopause and menopause. This study will help determine the priority areas for Read More…
Mend the Gap is a group of 30 international scientists working closely with people with lived experience (PLEX) of SCI toward a new experimental treatment for SCI. The treatment involves a combination of drugs and an injectable biomaterial. The treatment Read More…
The overall goal of the Access to Fly study is to use evidence and user-feedback to develop training recommendations and resources for airline and airport personnel. If you are an individual with SCI, we would like to learn about your Read More…
Adolescence and young adulthood is a critical time for developing personal identity, independence and social connections. Engaging in physical activity (PA) including sport, exercise and leisure time activity can support this growth. Additionally, individuals who are more active during these Read More…
Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s defence system. It helps us heal and protects us from harm by activating and recruiting immune cells and helpful chemicals. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), however, this changes quickly, and inflammation Read More…
