Award
NIH Reporter #5UH3NS123135-05
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Improve Motor Function in People with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$1,381,389.00
Ceiling
$1,381,389.00
Awarded
September 19, 2026
Identifier
5UH3NS123135-05
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded funding to the University of Pittsburgh for research on cervical spinal cord stimulation paired with physical therapy for people with post-stroke hemiparesis.
Description
The project will test cervical spinal cord electrical stimulation combined with physical therapy to improve arm and hand motor function and support recovery in people with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis.