NIH Reporter #4UH3NS123135-04

Research and Development Services for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia

This opportunity seeks research and development services to evaluate spinal cord stimulation for improving motor function in individuals with post-stroke hemiplegia. - Government Buyer: - University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh (funded by the National Institutes of Health) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services in neurostimulation for post-stroke rehabilitation - Validation, pilot trials, and feasibility study of cervical spinal cord stimulation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with industry partners for device approval - Focus on clinical trials and post-stroke rehabilitation - Emphasis on efficacy testing of neurostimulation devices

Description

This project aims to test the efficacy of neurostimulation targeting the cervical spinal cord to improve motor function in individuals with post-stroke hemiplegia. The scope includes validation, pilot trials, and a feasibility study. The project is funded by NIH with a total award amount of approximately $1.38 million. It is led by the University of Pittsburgh and involves collaboration with industry partners for device approval.

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