Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke RFA-NS-21-023
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Improve Motor Function in People with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$1,382,533.00
Ceiling
$1,382,533.00
Awarded
September 05, 2025
Identifier
RFA-NS-21-023
This award funds a project to test neurostimulation of the cervical spinal cord to enhance motor recovery in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis, including validation and early feasibility studies.
Description
Testing the efficacy of neurostimulation targeting the cervical spinal cord to improve motor recovery in post-stroke hemiparesis. Validation of implantable cervical stimulator, pilot trial with off-label leads, early feasibility study with 20 subjects.