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Who is the EURLSSG?

The European Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (EURLSSG) is 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 of RLS.

Objectives of the EURLSSG?

  • Bringing together European experts within the field of RLS.
  • Development and execution of projects in basic and clinical research.
  • Organisation of scientific meetings, seminars, and advanced training activities.
  • Cooperation with national and international scientists, research organizations, or consortia that could support the objectives of the association.
  • Assignments of research contracts to universities or non-profit organizations.
  • Provision of grants to members for participation in scientific and educational meetings.

Our Mission: Mission rocket icon

The EURLSSG is dedicated to advancing research, awareness and education on Restless Legs Syndrome. We strive to improve diagnosis and treatment through interdisciplinary collaboration, promote the development of effective therapies, and advocate for greater recognition and support for this very common yet under-acknowledged neurological sleep disorder.

Ambra Stefani, Lucia Muntean, Samson Khachatryan, Barbara Schormair, Maria Paola Mogavero, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu, Stefan Clemens (members of the executive board of the EURLSSG)

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RLS Introduction and Definition
RLS Introduction & Definition

RLS Introduction and Definition

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological sensorimotor disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs...

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RLS Risk Factors
RLS Risk Factors

What Are the Risk Factors?

Understanding the underlying epidemiological and biological risk factors including genetics, iron deficiency, and chronic comorbidities...

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Happening Inside the Body
Pathophysiology

What Happens Inside the RLS Body?

A look into the neurochemical mechanisms, dopamine hypothesis, iron regulation, and spinal reflex excitability in RLS patients...

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RLS Symptoms and Condition
Clinical Course

RLS Symptoms and Condition Progresses

How patients describe their symptoms, circadian variation, disease stages from intermittent to refractory RLS, and impact on sleep...

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Doctors diagnose RLS
Diagnosis

How Doctors Diagnose RLS

Clinical diagnosis criteria, differential diagnoses ruling out mimics like neuropathy and leg cramps, and standard severity rating scales...

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RLS Treatment and Management
Therapy & Management

RLS Treatment and Management

Step-by-step treatment algorithm, lifestyle approaches, alpha-2-delta ligands, dopamine agonists, iron supplementation and long-term care...

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Symposia & Meetings

All Meetings
26th Annual Meeting 2026
Annual Meeting 2026

26th Annual Meeting 2026 of the EURLSSG

Friday, December 11th, 2026 and Saturday, December 12th, 2026 in Munich, Germany. 

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25th Annual Meeting 2025
Annual Meeting 2025

25th Annual Meeting 2025 of the EURLSSG

Friday, December 12th, 2025 and Saturday, December 13th, 2025 in Munich, Germany. 

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EU-Projects

Overview
New Medication Project
EU-Projects

New Medication

EURLSSG cooperative clinical research on new pharmacological treatments and drug evaluations for restless legs syndrome.

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New Research Project
EU-Projects

New Research Project

Collaborative multi-center study investigating sleep parameters and biological markers in restless legs syndrome patients.

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Our Executive Committee

Full Board Details
Ambra Stefani

Ambra Stefani

President

Medical University Innsbruck, Austria

Lucia Muntean

Lucia Muntean

Vice President

Paracelsus Elena Hospital, Germany

Samson Khachatryan

Samson Khachatryan

Secretary

National Institute of Health, Armenia

Barbara Schormair

Barbara Schormair

Treasurer

Helmholtz Munich, Germany

Statements from our Executive Board

"Research is my life"
Ambra Stefani

Ambra Stefani

MD, PhD, President

"Dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through continuous collaboration."
Lucia Muntean

Lucia Muntean

MD, PhD, Vice President

"Advancing sleep and movement disorder awareness internationally."
Samson Khachatryan

Samson Khachatryan

MD, PhD, Secretary

"Unraveling the neurogenomics and pathophysiology of RLS."
Barbara Schormair

Barbara Schormair

PhD, Treasurer

"Improving standard of care and clinical translational research in Europe."
Maria Paola Mogavero

Maria Paola Mogavero

MD, PhD, Member at-large

"Bridging basic science and clinical neurology."
Cristian Falup-Pecurariu

Cristian Falup-Pecurariu

Prof. MD, PhD, Member at-large

"Research and scientific cooperation is essential for better therapies."
Stefan Clemens

Stefan Clemens

Prof. PhD, Member at-large