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MND-SMART update on amantadine

18/12/2024

Following a review of stage 1 interim analysis data for amantadine, it has been decided that amantadine will continue to be evaluated as part of the MND-SMART trial.

Powering MND research

MND Scotland is to invest more than £250,000 in three new research projects

Study examines link between exercise and MND

Scientists have found that frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in certain people.

MND drug trial launches in Inverness

The MND-SMART clinical trial opens its seventh UK centre in Inverness for participants across NHS Highland.

Scientists repair axons for first time

Super-charging cells helps reverse MND damage in lab experiments

Aberdeen drug trial now open

MND-SMART has launched its fifth trial centre and is now open to people with MND in the NHS Grampian area.

Travelling abroad for unproven MND treatments

Due to recent press around treatments available for MND, we are addressing the misleading statements made.

Gordon Aikman Award open for 2021

The annual £50,000 fund, for health care professionals and clinical researchers, is now open.

Landmark MND trial launches in Glasgow

The UK's biggest MND trial has opened its third recruitment centre, in Glasgow.

MND research boost

MND Scotland invests nearly £295,000 in major research boost.