By Bre McAdam

More research needed for MS broad trials: SHRF

Jun 30, 2011 | 7:09 AM

People in Saskatchewan with multiple sclerosis may be saddened by a recent setback when it comes to clinical trials for a controversial MS treatment funded by the provincial government.

The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) says it needs more scientific research in order to go ahead with broad trials involving liberation therapy.

SHRF CEO June Bold says the foundation only got one proposal and it didn't meet the criteria set out by an expert panel.

“So it became clear to us that some of the early stage work that needs to be done is very important to allow the researchers to move along that path and design that really great quality large trial,” said Bold.

Health Minister Don McMorris says that means the clinical trials set to go this year will have to wait.

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“We are looking at how we can have Saskatchewan residents (as) part of clinical trial whether it's a made-here in Saskatchewan, only in Saskatchewan, or more of a Pan-Canadian study,” said McMorris.

The news came on Wednesday, the same day Ottawa announced federal funding for more limited trials.

It's in addition to the $5 million promised by Saskatchewan in 2010.

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