Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. announced the expansion of its clinical development program for the broadening of the labeling of its marketed PoNS device to include patients recovering from stroke with the participation of Shepherd Center, under the direction of Michael Yochelson, M.D., MBA, FAAN, FAAPMR, Chief Medical Officer. Participating to the Company-sponsored single-arm study, Shepherd Center joins Brooks Rehabilitation as a third clinical site to the overall registrational program. As one of the nation's top neurorehabilitation hospitals, Shepherd Center is known for its innovation, patient outcomes exceeding the national average, and expertise in providing world-class clinical care for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, multiple sclerosis, and pain.

The study aims to evaluate the potential benefit of PoNS Therapy®? in treating gait and balance deficits in chronic stroke survivors.