# 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.

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