Synonyms: KCNQ2-NEE | KCNQ2-related neonatal epileptic encephalopathy
KCNQ2-related epileptic encephalopathy is a severe form of neonatal epilepsy that usually manifests in newborns during the first week of life with seizures (that affect alternatively both sides of the body) often accompanied by clonic jerking or more complex motor behavior as well as signs of encephalopathy such as diffuse hypotonia limb spasticity lack of visual fixation and tracking and mild to moderate intellectual deficiency. The severity can range from controlled to intractable seizures and mild/moderate to severe intellectual disability.
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Advocacy Organizations
Access to Life NGO
Access to Life is Ukraine’s first patient advocacy organization for rare genetic epilepsies, anchored in Dravet syndrome and SCN1A-related conditions. We support 600+ families nationwide, advocate for a national clinical protocol and drug access, and are building Ukraine’s National Patient Resource Centre and Patient Registry for genetic epilepsies.
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
KCNQ2 Cure Alliance
The mission of the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance is to empower through education, nurture meaningful connections, and drive innovative research to develop treatments or find a cure for individuals affected by KCNQ2-related disorders.
Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc
The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded to bridge the gap to support, educate and advocate for individuals, families and caregivers of those living with epilepsy and other seizure related disorders. The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to helping champions live a sustainable life through participation of essential supportive programs and service
Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)
REN connects and empowers the rare epilepsy community to collaborate across research, care, education, and advocacy to improve outcomes for patients and families.
ReNU2 Foundation
ReNU2 Foundation supports families affected by RNU2-2-related neurodevelopmental disease. We foster collaboration, raise awareness, and advance research—pursuing a world where every family has testing, informed care, community, and treatment.
Uganda Alliance of Patients Organization
Supporting patients to access quality, safe and patient-centered healthcare services.
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Clinical Trials
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