Narcolepsy Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with narcolepsy and related sleep disorders. Our mission is to provide services to educate, advocate, support and improve awareness of this neurological sleep disorder.

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2012 Public Awareness Award Winners Featured on YouTube

Our 2012 Public Awareness Award recipients Katy Scruton and Robby Roden are featured in this YouTube by filmmaker Chris Handoyo.  In the short documentary Katy and Robby discuss the struggles and benefits of being a both a couple and bussiness partners who also both have narcolepsy.  We are very excited to present Katy and Robby [...]

Research opportunity in Atlanta

NeuroTrials Research in Atlanta is conducting a new, 12-week research study evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug for excessive daytime sleepiness in individuals with narcolepsy. All study-related care will be provided at no cost, and qualified participants will be compensated for time and travel. To qualify, you must: be 18-65 have a [...]

Participants needed for research survey

Participants needed for a research survey Narcolepsy Network member Linda Ferris and Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Gila Lindsley are starting a research project on the onset of narcolepsy. The researchers are seeking two groups of people: those who may have developed narcolepsy, or at least a set of symptoms that look like narcolepsy, following a [...]

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What is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a medical disorder that impacts 1 in approximately 2,000 people in the United States of America. The disease is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle. While the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system. Read More