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Inclusion Criteria: * age over 18 years old at the time of enrolment * history of cerebrovascular insult verified by computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging; * stoke occurred not more than 6 months prior to study enrolment; * subject need to be medically and neurologically stable determined by medical history and documented neurological examination; * ability to understand, communicate and cooperate with the research team; * ability to sit for at least 45 minutes and the ability to adhere to the study rehabilitation protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * any neurologic condition (beyond the stroke) or physical condition that impaired function of the affected arm * a substantial cardiopulmonary or metabolic disorder or other major medical complication; * history of seizures; * moderate to severe hemispatial neglect or anosognosia involving the affected arm; * severe sensory deficit; * inability to understand, cooperate, and adhere to the study procedures; * severe spasticity defined as Ashworth scale score of 4 in the affected arm; * contraindication to stimulation system placement; * nursing a child; * pregnancy.