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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (2)

Webinar: What You Can Expect if You Participate in TEMPO, a Phase 3 Trial of Pitolisant

If your loved one with PWS struggles with daytime sleepiness, you may be interested in learning more about TEMPO, a phase 3 study of Pitolisant, now enrolling volunteers with PWS ages 6 to 65 years old. This study will evaluate the efficacy of Pitoli...

Topics: Research

Why We Are HopeFULL for the Future of People with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder with a range of challenging symptoms, including hyperphagia (excessive hunger), obesity, and behavioral issues. Despite these challenges, recent advancements in medical research and therapeuti...

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FPWR Genome Study Insights: Caregiver Views on Pharmacogenomics for PWS

The FPWR Genome Study, full title “Whole Genome and RNA Sequencing Analysis in Prader-Willi Syndrome," is an ongoing whole genome sequencing study among 50 individuals with PWS. The goal of the study is to determine if genetic variants outside the PW...

Topics: Resource Development, Research, Parents

FPWR Announces 1st Round of 2024 Grants

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our first round of grants for 2024, totaling more than $1,000,000 in awards, as part of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research's (FPWR) ongoing commitment to advancing research in Prader-Willi (PWS) and ...

Topics: Research, SYS

Advancing Prader-Willi Syndrome Care With the New PWS Profile Tool

PWS impacts many aspects of our children’s lives. The hallmark struggle for those affected by PWS is hyperphagia, or excessive appetite. But beyond hyperphagia, individuals with PWS are susceptible to other behavioral and emotional problems that affe...

Topics: News, Resource Development, Research, PWS People

Clinical Trials Panel [2023 Conference Video]

In this one hour and 8-minute video, Dr. Theresa Strong, FPWR’s Director of Research Programs, explores PWS clinical trials that are already underway or enrolling participants.

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PWS Registry Data: Skin Picking in PWS [INFOGRAPHIC]

Individuals with PWS often exhibit a variety of self-injurious behaviors, and one of the most common of these is skin picking. Individuals typically start with a fixation on some imperfection in the skin. This can be a rough or dry patch of skin, an ...

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Sleep and Schaaf-Yang Syndrome [2023 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

In this 74‑minute video, Dr. Joanna Wrede, a pediatric sleep neurologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, explains how sleep disorders are identified and treated in children with Schaaf-Yang syndrome.

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Behavior and Mental Health - Age 5 and Up [2023 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

In this 30‑minute video, Patrice Carroll, Elizabeth Roof, and Dr. Deepan Singh discuss strategies for addressing behavioral and mental health challenges in children aged 5 and up with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Topics: Research