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…
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…
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…
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…
The objective of this study is to investigate sublesional muscle health in SCI patients with subacute cervical SCI. We are comparing several ultrasound measures between patients and healthy controls. Participants will be asked to relax in a comfortable sitting position. Read More…
Using a pedalling device attached to a wheelchair, researchers in Dr. Victoria Claydon’s lab are investigating whether passive cycling can improve cardiovascular function following spinal cord injury. Participants will be seated in a wheelchair with their feet secured via straps Read More…
