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Bringing experts together
Uniting European experts within the field of RLS in one collaborative network.
European Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group
Advancing research & care in Restless Legs Syndrome across Europe.
A non-profit association of RLS experts who are actively involved in RLS research and dedicated to optimising patient outcomes by continuously improving standards for diagnosis and treatment.
Circadian pattern
RLS symptoms rise as the day ends
5–10%of adults in Europe are estimated to be affected by RLS
Our mission
We bring together Europe’s leading RLS experts to optimise patient outcomes — by continuously improving standards for the diagnosis and treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome.
Activities & accomplishments
What the EURLSSG does
From collaborative research to training the next generation of clinicians — our work connects science, practice and patients.
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Basic & clinical research
Development and execution of projects in basic and clinical research.
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Meetings & training
Organisation of scientific meetings, seminars and advanced training activities.
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International cooperation
Cooperation with national and international scientists, research organisations and consortia supporting our objectives.
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Research contracts
Assignment of research contracts to universities and non-profit organisations.
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Grants for members
Provision of grants to members for participation in scientific and educational meetings.
Understanding RLS
A common, treatable — and often overlooked — neurological disorder
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a sensorimotor disorder characterised by an irresistible urge to move the legs, typically accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Symptoms follow a circadian rhythm and can severely disturb sleep and quality of life.
Diagnosis is clinical and based on internationally agreed essential criteria. Improving and harmonising these standards across Europe lies at the heart of our work.
Our research focus- An urge to move the legsusually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable, unpleasant sensations.
- Begins or worsens at restduring periods of inactivity such as lying or sitting.
- Relieved by movementsuch as walking or stretching, at least as long as the activity continues.
- Worse in the evening or nightthan during the day, or occurring only in the evening or night.
The EURLSSG is a scientific association and cannot give individual medical advice. If you think you may have RLS, please consult your physician or your national RLS patient organisation.
Get involved
Join the European RLS community
Meetings & training
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Scientific meetings, seminars and advanced training
Exchange the latest findings with colleagues from across Europe and help shape future standards of RLS care.
Membership
Apply for membership
Are you actively involved in RLS research?
Become part of the EURLSSG network, collaborate on multicentre projects and benefit from grants for scientific and educational meetings.