As part of our multi-phase eHealth module development study, we have completed our first stage of co-creating the contents of the module from family caregivers and healthcare professionals through numerous interviews. We have identified 9 main topics that may be Read More…
[updated April 11, 2023] This study aims to explore the usability and acute physiological potential of a new sit to stand exercise machine that is being developed at BCIT. To do this, researchers in the Borisoff lab will be engaging Read More…
This study is being conducted to explore a novel and safe method of muscle improvement in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Improving upper limb muscle strength, mass, and function is an essential clinical priority for improving daily living activities Read More…
The study is open to manual wheelchair users and ambulatory individuals. The study aims to explore how the use of front-end wheelchair attachment devices, such as the Freewheel, impacts users’ eye gaze patterns. Specifically, navigation strategies will be explored with Read More…
You are invited to take part in a study that aims to evaluate online training modules on the best practices for spinal cord injury (SCI) physical activity counselling. The results will be used to further improve the training and will Read More…
SCI BC has partnered with Dr. Heather Gainforth, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, to conduct a study to co-develop a smoking cessation intervention for people with spinal cord injury. We are currently recruiting (a) people Read More…
The purpose of this study is to explore the role of empathy in the daily lives of individuals who have an acquired spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Individuals will participate in a phone or Zoom interview Read More…
Interested in neurophysiological research? Volunteers needed (ages 19-45) to take part in a study investigating the relationship between behavioral tasks and pain from capsaicin cream. Your participation would involve a single session of 90 minutes at ICORD. Before the testing Read More…
Our research team is interested in understanding user compliance to using wearable devices with regards to perceived risk of experiencing a cardiac arrest, and user design preferences in terms of the dimensions and location of a potential wearable device. Cardiac Read More…
Are you interested in getting your brain scanned? Researchers in Dr. John Kramer’s lab are recruiting participants (ages 19-45) not diagnosed with chronic pain, spinal cord injury, or other major health conditions for an Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/Magnetic resonance spectroscopy Read More…
