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What is DRPLA?

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, commonly known as DRPLA, is a progressive brain disorder that affects coordination, balance, speech, and causes involuntary movements, emotional problems, and a decline in thinking ability. The average age of onset of DRPLA is 30 years, but this condition can appear anytime from infancy to adulthood. The symptoms and progression vary depending on the age of onset.

What is CureDRPLA?

CureDRPLA is a US based non-profit founded by Paul and Andrea Compton. Paul and Andrea have a son that was diagnosed with DRPLA in August 2018. The mission of CureDRPLA is to connect families, physicians and scientific investigators to further DRPLA research and work towards a treatment for DRPLA. This webpage was created to find others that have this condition and are interested in finding a cure.

CureDRPLA
Global
Patient
Registry

The CureDRPLA Global Patient Registry is a worldwide registry of DRPLA patients.

This registry gathers the demographic and clinical information on DRPLA patients from across the globe.  By collecting information on all DRPLA patients, the CureDRPLA Global Patient Registry will be a powerful resource for research and will enhance opportunities for treatment development.

Patient Registry

Patient & Caregiver

Click below to find out what CureDRPLA has done and what we are currently doing to find to a treatment for DRPLA.  You will also find online resources and support organizations for DRPLA as well as YouTube channels specifically focused on DRPLA.

Patient & Caregiver

Click below to find out what CureDRPLA has done and what we are currently doing to find a treatment for DRPLA.  You will also find online resources and support organizations for DRPLA as well as YouTube channels specifically focused on DRPLA.

Patient & Caregiver

Patient &
Caregiver

Researcher
& Industry

CureDRPLA is investing in a number of projects in hopes of rapidly developing novel therapeutics for DRPLA.  Information on funding opportunities, a list of our preclinical projects as well as other efforts can be found here.

Research & Industry

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5 years of CureDRPLA

CureDRPLA was incorporated as a non-profit foundation in November 2019 by Paul and Andrea Compton. We are honoring 5 years of CureDRPLA with this impact report. In this report you will find a summary of our achievements to date and our goals for the next 5...

Join us at ICAR – November 12-15

ICAR, largest gathering of ataxia scientists and medical professionals, will take place in London, November 12-15. CureDRPLA team members will be there, along with scientists working on DRPLA who will present their latest research.

DRPLA n-of-1 clinical trial

Take a few minutes to read this announcement about an upcoming n-of-1 clinical trial for an individual with DRPLA based in the US.

Watch our 2023 DRPLA research update

Every year, we like to provide an update on our projects, offering you insight into what we are working on and what is on the horizon. Do not miss out! https://youtu.be/9R5UcB26_FU

Register for DRPLA Research Talk and Q&A, Nov 14

Event tailored for individuals with DRPLA, their families and anyone interested in DRPLA. Make sure to register in advance (it’s free!). Our Research Manager, Dr Silvia Prades, will be providing a comprehensive update on the projects funded by CureDRPLA. Followed by a...

The 2023 CureDRPLA Research Conference is taking place in Boston on October 10-11

We hosted the first-ever CureDRPLA Research Conference in May 2022, with participation from scientists, neurologists, and representatives from pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It was such a huge success that we decided to make it a yearly event and the time has...

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Rareconnect closing down

Rareconnect will retire on 1st December 2023 and we won't be able to post on the DRPLA community anymore. You can continue getting updates on the following sites:DRPLA Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/144167217964CureDRPLA Facebook page...

New interview alert!

Junko Shiozawa, Advisory Board Member, visited Europe and met with Julie Greenfield, Head of Research at Ataxia UK, to talk about ataxia research and the latest news in DRPLA.

Are your healthcare professionals knowledgeable about DRPLA?

From your experiences when dealing with healthcare professionals: What information would be helpful to have out there?Are your healthcare providers familiar with CureDRPLA?Would it be helpful to have a flyer about DRPLA in lay language?What information would be...

News

Online events by Ataxia UK

Online events by Ataxia UK

Mar 7, 2025

Ataxia UK is a non-profit organisation that provides support to people with all types of ataxias, not just DRPLA. Ataxia UK organises virtual activities that may interest the DRPLA community: All About Ataxia The All About Ataxia is an information seminar organised by...

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Cure DRPLA

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Cure DRPLA
Darren Monckton is a Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Glasgow and he will be advising CureDRPLA on scientific matters. Prof Monckton brings years of experience in research for conditions like Huntington’s disease and Myotonic Dystrophy. His expertise is on repeat expansion disorders like DRPLA, in which some parts of the DNA are unusually long and unstable, which can worsen over time and generations. His research group is working to understand why this happens by studying human samples, lab models and computer simulations. He is also developing advanced genetic tools to detect these changes more accurately. ... See MoreSee Less
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The DRPLA Natural History and Biomarkers Study aims to better understand the symptoms of DRPLA and how they change over time. It also aims to identify measurable indicators that could predict progression and responsiveness to treatments in future clinical trials. Led by researchers in London and North Carolina and expanding to include participants from Spain, Italy, South Korea, Austria, France, Turkey, and more. So far, 69 people with DRPLA and 37 people without DRPLA have been enrolled in this study. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families and healthcare professionals participating in this study. Recruitment for the study will continue until September 2026. After that, the study will close to allow for analysis of all the information collected. If you are interested in participating, please visit our website for more information and contact details. Find out more curedrpla.org/en/2022/06/30/we-are-funding-a-natural-history-study-for-drpla/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Ben Spencer has Spinocerebellar Ataxia and he has been completing a number of challenges to raise awareness about ataxia and raise funds for Ataxia UK. Ben was recently featured in a documentary from Channel 4 about the running club Keep It Movin (KIM), an inclusive running club, to bring people together and ensure that nobody gets left behind. Before losing his mobility, Ben Spencer set himself the challenge of visiting all 272 Tube stations in London to highlight accessibility issues. On his next challenge, Ben Spencer and Peter Smorthit are going to attempt to be the first people to cross The Alps in manual wheelchairs with no power assist! ... See MoreSee Less

The Running Community That Changed Lives Forever | More Than A Run Club | Channel 4

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One time these people were strangers, and now they're family.After having a second seizure at 39-years old, Eric decided to change his life and start his run...

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Join Our DRPLA Community Today

At CureDRPLA, we connect patients, families, clinicians and researchers to further DRPLA research and work towards a treatment for DRPLA. You can join our community by going to Rare Connect. For more information about our community, get in touch with us.