Kleine-Levin syndrome
Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare neurological disorder of unknown origin characterised by relapsing-remitting episodes of hypersomnia in association with cognitive and behavioural disturbances.
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Kleine-Levin syndrome?
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Advocacy Organizations
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
"Families" is part of our name for a reason. Rare and devastating, SCN2A-related disorders affect the entire family. Our VISION is a world with effective treatments and cures for all SCN2A-related disorders. Our MISSION is to accelerate research, build community and advocate to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A-related disorders around the world.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation
The mission of the Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation is to (1) build awareness of KLS, (2) offer support for our community of KLS patients and caregivers, and (3) drive the search for a cause and a cure for KLS.
Clinical Trials
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