Advancing Psychological Support for People with MND: The COMMEND Study and iDeliver
The COMMEND trial reported that adapted Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) plus standard care improved quality of life, depression and coping compared with standard care alone. The trial included 191 people with MND, who were assessed at six and nine months. A follow-on project, iDeliver, is examining how psychological care is delivered across the UK.
Why this matters
The findings support psychological therapy as a potential part of MND care, although access is not routinely available in all UK clinics. The results do not change treatments for MND itself, and iDeliver is still working to identify how services should be organised and funded.
Limitations and context
This account is based on an organisational research blog rather than the primary trial report. The source does not provide detailed participant characteristics, effect sizes or information about masking and withdrawals. iDeliver is an ongoing two-year project, so its recommendations are not yet available.