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…
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…
When we move around our environments, our body uses special organs in our head/ears (the vestibular system) to monitor our movement and maintain balance. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), the vestibular system often has to adapt to new movement Read More…
This study will measure the effect of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on the recovery of bladder, bowel, sexual, heart, motor function, and muscle spasticity for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study will also examine the impact of Read More…
Researchers in Dr. Babak Shadgan‘s lab want to examine the feasibility of a wireless technology named NIRS in monitoring leg muscle blood flow and oxygenation and tissue pressure during a protocol of running, and also investigate the ability of non-invasive Read More…
This study aims to develop a method for estimating tissue Perfusion Index using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) parameters. By accurately predicting the perfusion index from NIRS parameters (NPI), the study seeks to explore NIRS potential clinical implications in enhancing patient monitoring Read More…
Researchers in Dr. Andrei Krassioukov’s lab are inviting individuals living with SCI, healthcare professionals/clinicians, and researchers/scientists to complete a survey. The goal is to assess the SCI community’s priorities for recovery as well as to assess the understanding of recently Read More…
For many spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, rehabilitation to community transition can be challenging. According to a study, 17–25% of people with SCI experience physical and mental disorders after entering the community. However, most of these studies were done before Read More…
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…
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…
