General Assembly
All members meet regularly to decide on the association’s strategy, elect the board and approve its activities and accounts.
About us
Europe’s network of
Europe’s network of
RLS experts
The European Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (EURLSSG) is a non-profit association of RLS experts who are actively involved in RLS research.
Who we are
Dedicated to optimising patient outcomes by continuously improving standards for the diagnosis and treatment of RLS.
Restless Legs Syndrome is one of the most common neurological sleep-related disorders, yet it remains frequently under-recognised and sub-optimally treated. The EURLSSG was founded to change this — by uniting clinicians and scientists from across Europe who share a commitment to rigorous research and better care.
Our members work in neurology, sleep medicine, psychiatry, neurophysiology, genetics and basic neuroscience. Together, we develop and evaluate standards, run collaborative research, and pass our knowledge on through meetings and training.
Become a member
Objectives of the association
Activities & accomplishments
The purposes of the association are realised in particular through the following activities.
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Bringing together European experts
We connect specialists within the field of RLS across European countries, creating a forum for exchange and collaboration.
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Basic & clinical research projects
Development and execution of projects in basic and clinical research — from pathophysiology to multicentre clinical studies.
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Scientific meetings & training
Organisation of scientific meetings, seminars and advanced training activities for clinicians and researchers.
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National & international cooperation
Cooperation with national and international scientists, research organisations or consortia that could support the objectives of the association.
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Research contracts
Assignment of research contracts to universities or non-profit organisations.
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Grants for members
Provision of grants to members for participation in scientific and educational meetings.
Governance
How the association is organised
As a non-profit association, the EURLSSG is governed by its members and statutes.
Executive Board
The elected board represents the association, manages its affairs and coordinates scientific projects, meetings and grants.
Working groups
Members join topic-focused working groups that drive research projects, consensus work and educational activities.
Our principles
What guides our work
Scientific excellence
Evidence-based, peer-reviewed and methodologically rigorous research.
Patient focus
Every project ultimately aims at better outcomes for people living with RLS.
Independence
A non-profit structure that keeps our scientific work transparent and independent.
Collaboration
Open exchange across disciplines, countries and institutions.
Share our goals?
We welcome physicians and scientists who are actively involved in RLS research.