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News

Find out about what's been happening in the trial.

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MND-SMART Trial Update

Feb 2022: Update on trial recruitment and next stages.

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Thank you and farewell

Feb 2022:  We say farewell to two of our research nurses.

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MND-SMART launches in Cardiff

Jan 2022: A new trial centre has opened to participants in Cardiff, Wales.

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Innovation Influencer Award 2021

Nov 2021: Hayley Williams, MND-SMART research nurse, wins Innovation Influencer Award

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The Island Experience

Nov 2021 A viewpoint from some of our island participants and research staff.

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MND-SMART Sub-study-1

Nov 2021: The sub-study will examine the attitudes and experiences of MND-SMART participants.

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MND-SMART launches in St George's, London

Oct 2021: A new trial centre has opened to participants in London.

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A day in the life of Tanya Van Der Westhuizen

Oct 2021: We caught up with Tanya Van Der Westhuizen, Research Practitioner in Edinburgh.

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MND-SMART launches in Exeter

June 2021: A new trial centre has opened to participants in Exeter. This is the trial’s eighth UK centre.

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A day in the life of ... Jill Williamson

April 2021: Dr Jill Williamson, Assistant Trial Manager opens her home office door to give us a glimpse into her working day.

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Frequently asked FAQs

April 2021: A summary of the questions we're most currently asked about the trial and our answers. 

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Researcher Interview

March 2021: Tiffany Stewart, works on the MND-SMART trial in Dundee and took some time out of her day to tell us about her experiences of the trial.