Spinning People Into Neuromotion: Upper-body Programs for SCI (SPIN UP for SCI) This pilot study will recruit individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury to participate in an 8 week ‘arm-spin class.’ Participants will attend one-hour classes once per Read More…
Fatigue is a common secondary health complication associated with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and greatly affects physical and psychological functioning. To develop effective fatigue management programs, clinicians first must be able to assess the underlying factors associated with fatigue. Dr. Read More…
Purpose of this study: Urinary bladder dysfunctions are commonly associated with life threatening episodes of hypertension known as autonomic dysreflexia (AD). Numerous studies have reported a direct link between an overactive bladder and AD. Botulinum Toxin A (BOTOX) is a Read More…
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, McMaster University Researchers are trying to develop evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity in people with SCI, and need your help for around 10 minutes. They’d like to talk to you in-person or by phone Read More…
ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Christopher West and his colleagues are conducting a study on the effects of physical activity and sympathetic cardiac regulation on cardiac function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. What’s involved? If you take part in Read More…
The purpose of this study is to find out if a questionnaire called the Penn Spasms Frequency Scale (PSFS) is a good method of measuring how often involuntary muscle spasms occur and, if they do occur, how severe they are Read More…
ICORD Researchers Drs. Cornelia Laule and John Kramer, along with Drs. Shannon Kollind and Erin MacMillan, are investigating the causes of neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury. They are currently recruiting participants for their study, entitled Relationship between cervical spinal Read More…
The CHOICES Project brings together leading researchers from across Canada with the aim of improving the lives, health and care of Canadians living with SCI. Our research examines benefits to cardiovascular (CV) health in individuals with chronic SCI through optimized Read More…
— this study is no longer recruiting — Are you a woman with a spinal cord injury who has had a baby post injury? The Perinatal Interest Group interested in learning about your experience with breastfeeding. We are a collaborative Read More…
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a condition where primarily the limbs have significant limitation in motion at birth. Many individuals undergo many surgeries and extensive physiotherapy to improve range of motion. Physicians and researchers from around the world agree that Read More…
