Just diagnosed with Stiff-person syndrome?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees Stiff-person syndrome, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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Stiff-person syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Moersch-Woltman syndrome, SMS, SPS, Stiff man spectrum disorder. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for Stiff-person syndrome so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:3198 · OMIM 184850 · ICD-10 G25.8 · GARD 0005023
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Authoritative references for Stiff-person syndrome
Research & market landscape for Stiff-person syndrome
Following Stiff-person syndrome for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and care-center footprint for Stiff-person syndrome — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
- Latest Stiff-person syndrome research on PubMed ↗
- Recruiting Stiff-person syndrome trials on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
- Explore the Stiff-person syndrome research & specialist footprint on Tomeko
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Common questions
What is Stiff-person syndrome?
Stiff-person syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Moersch-Woltman syndrome, SMS, SPS, Stiff man spectrum disorder. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for Stiff-person syndrome together in one place.
What are the symptoms of Stiff-person syndrome?
Symptoms of Stiff-person syndrome vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats Stiff-person syndrome.
How is Stiff-person syndrome treated?
Treatment for Stiff-person syndrome depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see Stiff-person syndrome, and review current options with them.
What causes Stiff-person syndrome — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of Stiff-person syndrome are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats Stiff-person syndrome can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with Stiff-person syndrome — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees Stiff-person syndrome, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for Stiff-person syndrome?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat Stiff-person syndrome, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for Stiff-person syndrome?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for Stiff-person syndrome from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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