Just for the record X, Prana have completed more than one clinical trial in Australia, but you will need to do your own DD on that. How do you think Prana was able to rack up 8 clinical trials for PBT2 where the safety profile for PBT2 was almost the same as for the placebo.
If you click the download link on simonig's post at the top of this thread you will see that the Florey has started a CRO, which should make running neurodegeneration trials in Australia easier. That also means receiving that fat 43.5% rebate on the cost of the trial done in Aus.
[About Neuroscience Trials Australia Neuroscience Trials Australia is an Australian-based, niche, not-for-profit contract research organization (CRO) specializing in neuroscience clinical research. We undertake work with and on behalf of our neuroscience Australian and New Zealand colleagues and thus have extensive experience and knowledge in the neuroscience arena. (
www.neurotrialsaustralia.com).
We work on global or local projects. We will deliver your project in a cost-effective and timely manner. Therapeutic areas of expertise include epilepsy, stroke and stroke-related conditions, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease (AD)/cognitive disease studies, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, Huntington’s disease, neurosurgery, pain, neuromuscular disease and migraine. The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, “The Florey”, (
www.florey.edu.au) is now the largest brain research institute in the southern hemisphere. Our start of the art facilities over three campuses in Melbourne Australia, include platforms such as laboratories (including diagnostic laboratories for the assessment of amyloid and tau proteins), pre-clinical work, imaging facilities (MRI, CT etc) and translational research. Our Mission Improving life through brain research Our Vision To be a leading international brain research institute Our Values • Innovation and excellence • Commitment and passion • Integrity and rigour • Collaboration and teamwork As a wholly owned subsidiary of The Florey, Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA) has strategic alliances with many therapeutic disease groups]
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