Wake Up Narcolepsy 2025 National Summit Recap
The Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) 2025 National Summit took place on April 26th, at the......
Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to driving Narcolepsy awareness, education and research towards improved treatments and a cure.
Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
Online Support GroupsFree, online support groups worldwide for people with Narcolepsy and their families. |
National SummitThis one-day summit is for people with Narcolepsy, their families, educators, clinicians and researchers. |
Clinical TrialsPatient engagement in clinical trials help find new ways to treat individuals with Narcolepsy. |
Annual Family WeekendChildren & Teens with Narcolepsy can meet others experiencing the same symptoms and challenges. |
Join Our TeamDo you share our passion for advocating on behalf of those with Narcolepsy? |
What’s New?
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Future Neurology “Effects of oxybate dose and regimen on disrupted nighttime sleep and sleep architecture: A Plain Language Summary”
Thomas Roth, Yves Dauvilliers, Richard K. Bogan, Giuseppe Plazzi, Monica Gow & Jed Black “This......
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Join Us for May’s Brown Bag Webinar – Understanding Sleep Paralysis & Hallucinations
Join us on May 8th at 2pm ET for our next Brown Bag Webinar, “Understanding......
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Shadows to Light Gala Enduring Content Now Available
Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN)’s inaugural Shadows to Light Gala took place in New York City on......