Targeting The Tongue: Helius Medical’s Unique Approach To Neuromodulation Tested In Trials
Executive Summary
Neuromodulation start-up Helius Medical Technologies is employing a simpler, more primal connection to send potentially therapeutic signals to the brain – the tongue. The company is entering pivotal clinical trials to test the technology in select patients with traumatic balance disorder and traumatic brain injury, and evaluating the device for use in patients with multiple sclerosis.
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