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Amiloride
Amiloride is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. Research suggested it might have a neuroprotective effect in multiple sclerosis (MS), but it was found to be ineffective.
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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy used by some people with multiple sclerosis (MS), where essential oils are used to promote wellbeing and relaxation.
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Vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels have been linked with an increased risk of getting MS, but also with more frequent relapses and increased disability in those with established multiple sclerosis.
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Safeguarding your interests
Before a trial can recruit patients, ethical approval must be obtained. Find out how ethical reviews help safeguard and protect individuals involved in trials.
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What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study involving healthy individuals or people with a condition, to test new or different types of treatments.
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Meet some of our Miles for MS superstars
Over 100 people walked, ran, swam, arm cycled, wheeled and more as part of our accessible fundraising challenge. We caught up with some of them to find out why they got involved and how exercise has helped them live well with MS.
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Zinbryta (daclizumab)
Zinbryta was a disease modifying drug (DMD) used to treat relapsing remitting MS. Cases of severe side effects meant that in March 2018 it was withdrawn and is no longer being prescribed.
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Laquinimod (Nerventra)
Laquinimod was developed as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Following disappointing clinical trial results, the manufacturer discontinued development of it in MS.
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Riluzole (Rilutek)
Riluzole is a glutamate receptor blocker used in the treatment of ALS, a form of motor neurone disease.
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What's causing my symptoms?
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Donate
Christmas appeal
Donate to the MS Trust
Make a donation
Make a regular donation
Donate in memory
Other ways to donate
Gift Aid
Fundraise
MS Trust Exclusives
Do it your way
Trekking and walking events
Running events
Cycling events
Daredevil events
Fundraise while you shop
Get your fundraising guide
Pay in your fundraising
Raise awareness
Bring Your MS to Work
World MS Day 2024
MS Awareness Week 2025
Volunteer
Leave a gift in your will
Corporate fundraising
Corporate giving
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Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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Keep up to date
Sign up for updates
Update your address
Send us your story
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Resources
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Foundation module
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Order publications
Latest
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MS in Practice
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