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Listed below are research sites across the UK that are taking part in MND clinical research studies. Alternatively, you can explore the research studies that are currently ongoing across the UK here.
You can use this interactive map to find research sites in your area.
Then use the detailed breakdown below to find out which studies are currently open to recruitment at each site.
Red pins show sites that are currently recruiting into interventional studies, or a combination of interventional and observational studies.
Blue pins show sites that are currently recruiting into observational studies.
1. England
1. England
A. North East and North Cumbria:
A. North East and North Cumbria:
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
Hospital / site name: Royal Victoria Infirmary
NHS Trust: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Newcastle University
Investigators at site: Dr Tim Williams
Regional RDN: North East and North Cumbria
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
Hospital / site name: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
NHS Trust: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Teesside University, Durham University, Newcastle University
Investigators at site: Dr Janine Evans, Anthony Hanratty
Regional RDN: North East and North Cumbria
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness
Hospital / site name: Furness General Hospital
NHS Trust: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr David Footitt
Regional RDN: North East and North Cumbria
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
B. Yorkshire and Humber:
B. Yorkshire and Humber:
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Hospital / site name: Royal Hallamshire Hospital
NHS Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: The University of Sheffield
Investigators at site: Professor Dame Pam Shaw, Professor Chris McDermott, Dr Jonathan Cooper-Knock, Dr Esther Hobson
Regional RDN: Yorkshire and Humber
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
ANQUR open for local recruitment only
EXPERTS-ALS open for local recruitment only
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
MAGNET (opening at site soon)
OptiCALS RCT open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
York Hospital
Hospital / site name: York Hospital
NHS Trust: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Hull, University of York
Investigators at site: Sarah Baker
Regional RDN: Yorkshire and Humberside
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
C. North West:
C. North West:
Royal Preston Hospital
Hospital / site name: Royal Preston Hospital
NHS Trust: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Suresh K Chhetri
Regional RDN: North West
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool
Hospital / site name: The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery
NHS Trust: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Liverpool
Investigators at site: Prof Carolyn Young, Dr Sivakumar Sathasivam
Regional RDN: North West
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
OptiCALS RCT recruitment currently paused at site - hoping to re-open
Observational studies:
ALS Biomarkers Study (opening at site soon)
Salford Royal Hospital
Hospital / site name: Salford Royal Hospital
NHS Trust: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Manchester, University of Salford
Investigators at site: Dr Amina Chaouch, Dr John Ealing, Dr Hisham Hamdalla
Regional RDN: North West
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
EXPERTS-ALS open for local recruitment only
MND-SMART open for recruitment out-of-area
OptiCALS RCT open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
D. East Midlands:
D. East Midlands:
LOROS (Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice), Leicester
Hospital / site name: LOROS Hospice, Leicester
NHS Trust: In liaison with University Hospitals of Leicester
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Professor Christina Faull, Dr Luke Feathers
Regional RDN: East Midlands
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
United Lincolnshire Hospitals
Hospital / site name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals
NHS Trust: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: East Midlands
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
University Hospitals of Leicester
Hospital / site name: TBC
NHS Trust: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University name: University of Leicester
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: East Midlands
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Royal Derby Hospital
Hospital / site name: Royal Derby Hospital
NHS Trust: Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Nottingham
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: East Midlands
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham
Hospital / site name: Queen's Medical Centre
NHS Trust: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
University name:
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: East Midlands
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
E. West Midlands:
E. West Midlands:
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Hospital / site name: Royal Stoke University Hospital
NHS Trust: University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust
University name: Keele University School of Medicine
Investigators at site: Dr Tom Lambert
Regional RDN: West Midlands
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MAGNET open for recruitment out-of-area
OptiCALS RCT open for recruitment out-of-area
Observational studies:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Hospital / site name: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
NHS Trust: University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT
University name: University of Birmingham
Investigators at site: Dr Venkataramanan Srinivasan, Dr Jon Tomas
Regional RDN: West Midlands
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Hospital / site name: Worcestershire Royal Hospital
NHS Trust: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Tom Heafield
Regional RDN: West Midlands
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
F. East of England:
F. East of England:
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Hospital / site name: Addenbrooke's Hospital
NHS Trust: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Cambridge
Investigators at site: Dr Rhys Roberts
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Ipswich Hospital
Hospital / site name: Ipswich Hospital
NHS Trust: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Clare Galton
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Hospital / site name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
NHS Trust: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of East Anglia
Investigators at site: Eneida Mioshi, Dr David Dick, Dr Godwin Mamutse, Dr Caroline Barry
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
West Suffolk Hospital, Bury Saint Edmunds
Hospital / site name: West Suffolk Hospital
NHS Trust: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Francesca Crawley
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Peterborough City Hospital
Hospital / site name: Peterborough City Hospital
NHS Trust: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
University name: N/A
Investigators at site: N/A
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Observational studies:
Basildon University Hospital
Hospital / site name: Basildon University Hospital
NHS Trust: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
University name:
Investigators at site: Andrea Malaspina
Regional RDN: East of England
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Observational studies:
G. North London:
G. North London:
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals (UCLH)
Hospital / site name: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
NHS Trust: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University College London
Investigators at site: Dr Andrea Malaspina
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MAGNET (opening at site soon)
MND-SMART (opening at site soon) open for recruitment out-of-area
OptiCALS RCT open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health
Hospital / site name: The Royal London Hospital
NHS Trust: Barts Health NHS Trust
University name: Queen Mary University of London
Investigators at site: Dr Aleksandar Radunovic
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Royal Free Hospital
Hospital / site name: Royal Free Hospital
NHS Trust: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University College London; Middlesex University
Investigators at site:
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
North East London Community Care
Hospital / site name: North East London community care
NHS Trust: North East London NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Hammersmith Hospital
Hospital / site name: Hammersmith Hospital
NHS Trust: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Edoardo R. de Natale
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment: None at present
Northwick Park Hospital
Hospital / site name: Northwick Park Hospital
NHS Trust: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
University name: Imperial College London
Investigators at site: Dr Antonio Scalfari
Regional RDN: North London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
H. South London:
H. South London:
King's College Hospital
Hospital / site name: King's College Hospital
NHS Trust: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
University name: King's College London
Investigators at site: Professor Ammar Al-Chalabi, Dr Jemeen Sreedharan, Professor Chris Shaw
Regional RDN: South London
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
ANQUR open for recruitment out-of-area
EXPERTS-ALS open for recruitment out-of-area
MAGNET open for recruitment out-of-area
MND-SMART open for recruitment out-of-area
OptiCALS RCT open for recruitment out-of-area
Observational studies:
St George's Hospital, Tooting
Hospital / site name: St George's Hospital, Tooting
NHS Trust: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: St George's, University of London
Investigators at site: Dr Pablo Garcia Reitboeck, Dr Clare Galtrey
Regional RDN: South London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART potentially open for recruitment out-of-area
MAGNET (opening at site soon)
OptiCALS open for recruitment out-of-area
Observational studies:
St Thomas' Hospital
Hospital / site name: St Thomas' Hospital
NHS Trust: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
University name: King's College London
Investigators at site: Louise Rose
Regional RDN: South London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Virtual peer support for carers open for recruitment out-of-area
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Trust
Hospital / site name: Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health
NHS Trust: Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
University name: N/A
Investigators at site: Andrea Foreroozer
Regional RDN: South London
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
I. South Central:
I. South Central:
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Hospital / site name: John Radcliffe Hospital
NHS Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Oxford
Investigators at site: Professor Kevin Talbot, Professor Martin Turner
Regional RDN: South Central
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
EXPERTS-ALS open for local recruitment only
OptiCALS open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
Southampton General Hospital
Hospital / site name: Southampton General Hospital
NHS Trust: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Southampton
Investigators at site: Dr Ashwin Pinto
Regional RDN: South Central
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Hospital / site name: Queen Alexandra Hospital
NHS Trust: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
University name: University of Southampton
Investigators at site: Dr Georgina Burke
Regional RDN: South Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
J. South East:
J. South East:
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
Hospital / site name: Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton), Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath)
NHS Trust: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Sussex and University of Brighton
Investigators at site: Dr Andrew Barritt
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
Virtual peer support for carers (Participant Identification Centre)
Observational studies:
Darent Valley Hospital
Hospital / site name: Darent Valley Hospital
NHS Trust: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Cathy Ellis
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Hospital / site name: Kent and Canterbury Hospital (includes QEQM Hospital Margate and WH Hospital Ashford)
NHS Trust: East Kent Hospitals NHS University Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Christine Batts
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Hospital / site name: Tunbridge Wells Hospital
NHS Trust: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley
Hospital / site name: Wexham Park Hospital
NHS Trust: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Hospital / site name: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
NHS Trust: Not applicable
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Sussex Community Care
Hospital / site name: Sussex Community Care
NHS Trust: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South East
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
K. South West Central:
K. South West Central:
Gloucestershire Care Services (community care)
Hospital / site name: Gloucestershire Care Services
NHS Trust: Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Hospital / site name: Southmead Hospital
NHS Trust: North Bristol NHST
University name: University of Bristol, University of the West of England
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Observational studies:
Dorothy House Hospice
Hospital / site name: Dorothy House Hospice
NHS Trust: Not applicable
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Edward Presswood
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Poole Hospital
Hospital / site name: Poole Hospital
NHS Trust: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr Charles Hillier
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
Observational studies:
Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Hospital / site name: Great Western Hospital
NHS Trust: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: TBC
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Observational studies:
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Hospital / site name: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
NHS Trust: University Hospitals Dorset
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Annwmieke Fox
Regional RDN: South West Central
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Interventional studies:
L. South West Peninsula:
L. South West Peninsula:
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Hospital / site name: Derriford Hospital
NHS Trust: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University name: University of Exeter, Plymouth University
Investigators at site: Dr Oliver Hanemann, Dr Rupert Noad
Regional RDN: South West Peninsula
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
OptiCALS RCT open for recruitment out-of-area
Observational studies:
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford
Hospital / site name: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
NHS Trust: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
University name: University of Exeter, Plymouth University
Investigators at site: Dr Marios Politis, Dr Timothy Harrower
Regional RDN: South West Peninsula
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
EXPERTS-ALS Site open for recruitment out-of-area
MND-SMART Open for recruitment (to be confirmed if site is open for recruitment locally or out-of-area)
Observational studies:
2. Scotland
2. Scotland
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Hospital / site name: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
NHS Trust: NHS Grampian
University name: University of Aberdeen
Investigators at site: Callum Duncan
Regional RDN: Scotland
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
NHS Highland, Inverness
Hospital / site name: NHS Highland
NHS Trust: NHS Highland
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Javier Carod Artal
Regional RDN: Scotland
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Hospital / site name: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
NHS Trust: NHS Tayside
University name: University of Dundee
Investigators at site: Dr Ian Morrison
Regional RDN: Scotland
MND Care Centre? Not applicable
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
OptiCALS RCT site now closed to recruitment
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Hospital / site name: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
NHS Trust: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Dr George Gorrie
Regional RDN: Scotland
MND Care Centre? Not applicable
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Hospital / site name: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
NHS Trust: NHS Lothian
University name: University of Edinburgh
Investigators at site: Dr Suvankar Pal, Professor Siddharthan Chandran, Dr Richard Davenport
Regional RDN: Scotland
MND Care Centre? Not applicable
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
EXPERTS-ALS open for local recruitment only
MND-SMART open for local recruitment only
Observational studies:
3. Wales
3. Wales
Morriston Hospital, Swansea
Hospital / site name: Morriston Hospital
NHS Trust: Swansea Bay University Health Board
University name: Swansea University; Cardiff University
Investigators at site: Dr Idris Baker
Regional RDN: Wales
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
OptiCALS RCT Open for local recruitment (South Wales network) only
Observational studies:
Rookwood Hospital, Cardiff
Hospital / site name: Rookwood Hospital
NHS Trust: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
University name: Cardiff University
Investigators at site: Ken Dawson
Regional RDN: Wales
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
EXPERTS-ALS Open for local recruitment (South Wales network) only
MND-SMART Open for local recruitment (South Wales network) only
Prince Philip Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hospital / site name: Prince Philip Hospital
NHS Trust: Hywel Dda University Health Board
University name: Not applicable
Investigators at site: Joe Annadale
Regional RDN: Wales
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Princess of Wales Hospital, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Hospital / site name: Prince of Wales Hospital
NHS Trust: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
University name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University
Investigators at site: Ruth Glew
Regional RDN: Wales
MND Care Centre? No
Studies currently open to recruitment:
4. Northern Ireland
4. Northern Ireland
Craigavon Area Hospital, Belfast
Hospital / site name: Craigavon Area Hospital
NHS Trust: Southern Health and Social Care Trust
University name: N/A
Investigators at site: Raeburn Forbes, Gavin McCluskey
Regional RDN: Northern Ireland
MND Care Centre? Yes (more information on mndassociation.org)
Studies currently open to recruitment:
Drug trials and interventional studies:
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