Research groups that want to conduct clinical trials of the"liberation" procedure for multiple sclerosis can now submit their plans for consideration, as Saskatchewan takes another step toward testing the unproven treatment.

The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) on Friday issued a formal call for proposals, which looks to answer the question of whether the liberation procedure "is a safe and effective treatment for MS patients to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life."

The Saskatchewan government has pledged $5 million to finance clinical trials of the procedure, which involves angioplasty to open veins in the neck............[Read More]