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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

Latest

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...

Sign up for CureDRPLA newsletter

Be among the first to know and become part of our community. Sign up here.

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

Successful meet up in Cardiff with DRPLA families

Successful meet up in Cardiff with DRPLA families

Mar 8, 2023

On February 22nd, I organised a meet up for families affected by DRPLA who are based in Wales. I travelled to Cardiff with Dr Hector Garcia-Moreno and Ola Volhin, who work at University College London on the DRPLA Natural History and Biomarkers Study. We met with...

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Interview about the DRPLA Natural History and Biomarkers Study

Interview about the DRPLA Natural History and Biomarkers Study

Feb 1, 2023

We interviewed Dr Hector Garcia-Moreno and Ola Volhin about the DRPLA Natural History and Biomarkers Study, watch the full interview here. This is a global study with sites in London, New York and North Carolina, all of which are currently recruiting participants. The...

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Actions Needed to Improve Lives of People with Epilepsy

Actions Needed to Improve Lives of People with Epilepsy

Jan 18, 2023

The World Health Organisation has published a technical brief about epilepsy with key information and recommendations for decision-makers to strengthen the services for people with epilepsy. They aim to raise the profile of epilepsy prevention, treatment and care....

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1 month ago

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CureDRPLA is honored to announce that the American Epilepsy Society, another non-profit organization, has awarded funding to a research project to better understand epilepsy in DRPLA cell lines and mouse models. Epilepsy is very common in people with juvenile-onset DRPLA and is often difficult to control with medication, adding to the overall burden of the condition. We are pleased to see researchers interested in studying epilepsy in DRPLA and look forward to hearing more about the outcomes of this research. Dr Melissa Barker-Haliski was awarded a grant from the American Epilepsy Society in collaboration with Dr Jeffery Carroll (our own Chief Scientific Officer 😊) and Dr Joanna Korecka-Roet. We are pleased to see that other organisations are funding research on DRPLA and we are sure this will be the first of many! Another testament to the growth of this community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Milestone Achieved: Over 10,000 website visitors in 2024For conditions as rare as DRPLA, Awareness truly matters, and it has always been a core part of our initiatives to grow our community. In 2024, the CureDRPLA website had 10,804 visitors. That is a 60% increase in website visitors compared to 2023! Top 5 countries with the most visitors: India, Japan, United States, Italy and United Kingdom. ... See MoreSee Less
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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.