Research Projects & Projects of Interest
Living with spinal cord injury (SCI)? Interested in participating in research?
Getting involved in research can be a great way to benefit from emerging therapies - and help others into the future. It is very safe to participate in Australian clinical trials, which are always stringently reviewed to ensure the highest possible standards are met in design, safety and ethical integrity.
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Calling all experts in SCI bladder self-care, i.e. those living the experience!
UWA Researchers invite you to participate in a 30-minute interview over the phone. A $50 Coles/Myer voucher will be provided in appreciation for your time and contribution to this study…...
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New WA trial to prevent early urinary infection in acute SCI
Open for recruitment! Researchers hope this novel approach will help keep patients infection-free in the first weeks after SCI. The treatment replenishes the bladder’s protective ‘GAG’ layer, which breaks down following SCI, giving urinary tract infection (UTI) a chance to take hold…...
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Survey for rehab professionals on impact of weather on SCI care
Rehab professionals are invited to complete this brief Pulse survey on weather extremes and the impact on people with SCI. This is an area that minimal attention has been paid to. The investigators would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the survey link with your colleagues and...
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A mixed-methods study of the psychological and emotional experiences of people with spinal cord damage
Researchers at Caulfield Hospital & Monash University are interested in how people over 18 years of age cope with SCI. They hope to use this information to develop strategies to help people with SCI. There are two separate parts to the study. Those interested are invited to complete an...
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Return to Work Study
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are seeking adults with a SCI who are looking for work to trial a free online resource, designed to help people find work. Participation involves completing 2 surveys and reading the online information modules....