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Studies: currently-recruiting

The impact of a new method of exercise on muscle development in people with SCI

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Exploring the impact of front-end attachments on eye gaze patterns

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Online training on spinal cord injury physical activity counselling

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Co-developing a smoking cessation intervention for people with SCI

Study Type: Currently recruiting

Participants are needed for a study to inform the development of a smoking cessation intervention for people with spinal cord injury SCI BC has partnered with Dr. Heather Gainforth, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, to Read More…

Exploring empathy amongst individuals with SCI or TBI

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Heart rate variability and anxiety during urinary bladder catheterization

Study Type: Currently recruiting

Intermittent catheterization following SCI is the preferred method for emptying the bladder. However, the experience of intermittent catheterization can be a challenging one, for instance, giving rise to autonomic dysreflexia or feelings of anxiety and stress. We are interested in Read More…

Effect of behavioural tasks on capsaicin and mechanical pain

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Opinions on wearable sensors to detect sudden cardiac arrest

Study Type: Currently recruiting

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…

Sex differences in cardiac function in individuals high-level SCI

Study Type: Currently recruiting

Drs. Chris West and Alexandra Williams are investigating whether there are differences between the male and female heart in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) between the C4 and T6 levels, in comparison to any sex-related differences that exist in Read More…

Impact of spinal cord injury on cardiorespiratory interactions

Study Type: Currently recruiting

ICORD researcher Dr. Claydon and her research team at SFU are interested in studying how spinal cord injury (SCI) may impact the relationship between breathing and cardiovascular function, and to characterise the interactions between breathing-related cardiovascular regulation and obstructive sleep Read More…

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