Diagnostic standards
Refining and validating diagnostic criteria, rating scales and objective measures to support accurate, consistent diagnosis across Europe.
- Clinical criteria
- Severity scales
- Polysomnography
Research
From the laboratory
From the laboratory
to the bedside
We develop and execute projects in basic and clinical research — with one goal: better standards for the diagnosis and treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome.
Focus areas
Where our research makes a difference
Our members contribute expertise across the full spectrum of RLS science.
Therapy & long-term management
Evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and the long-term challenges of RLS therapy.
- Treatment guidelines
- Augmentation
- Clinical trials
Pathophysiology
Investigating the biological basis of RLS to identify new targets for diagnosis and therapy.
- Iron metabolism
- Dopaminergic system
- Genetics
Special patient groups
Understanding RLS in populations with specific needs and risk profiles.
- Pregnancy
- Children
- Kidney disease
RLS & associated conditions
Studying the links between RLS and other neurological, psychiatric and cardiovascular conditions.
- Sleep disorders
- Neurology
- Cardiovascular risk
Patient-centred outcomes
Measuring what matters to patients — sleep, daytime function and quality of life.
- Quality of life
- Sleep
- Real-world data
Supporting research
How the EURLSSG enables science
Beyond our members’ own projects, the association actively supports research and the exchange of knowledge — in line with our non-profit statutes.
Propose a projectCollaborative projects
Development and execution of multicentre projects in basic and clinical research, bringing together centres across Europe.
Research contracts
Assignment of research contracts to universities and non-profit organisations.
Grants for members
Grants enabling members to participate in scientific and educational meetings.
Partnerships
Cooperation with national and international scientists, research organisations and consortia.
Standards & consensus
Turning evidence into better care
Improving standards is a collaborative process — from evidence review to clinical practice.
Review the evidence
Systematic assessment of published data on diagnosis and treatment.
Build consensus
Expert panels from across Europe discuss and agree on recommendations.
Publish & share
Results are published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at meetings.
Train & implement
Seminars and training help bring new standards into daily practice.
Publications
Selected publications
The list of EURLSSG publications, guidelines and consensus papers is being migrated from the previous website and will be published here soon. In the meantime, please contact the secretariat for specific references.
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