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Belfast Actor's Trial Offers Hope for MND Recovery

1/8/2026

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  • Michael Campbell, a Belfast actor diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in February 2023, is participating in a trial for a new drug.
  • Since late 2024, he has regained feeling in his feet and can wiggle his toes.
  • Campbell adapted Shakespeare's Richard III to reflect his disability.
  • His family carries a rare gene linked to the disease.
  • The trial involves 89 participants and is expected to conclude in March 2028.