The clinical trials process: how MND drugs are discovered, developed and approved in the UK

A drug or treatment’s journey from initial development in the lab to being prescribed by doctors can take many years and involves several stages which help researchers understand whether the drug is safe, effective and causes any side effects.  

The MND Association has worked collaboratively with MND Scotland and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, with support from Costello Medical, to create the following offering clear, concise information about the clinical trials process in the UK. 

An infographic of the drug development and approval process