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What is Wake Up Narcolepsy?

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.

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Narcolepsy is a high-burden sleep disorder marked by heterogeneous presentations that can be subtle, difficult to detect, and (sometimes) even more difficult to manage. Join distinguished experts, Dr Kiran Maski and Dr Clete Kushida, as they clarify the path to narcolepsy diagnosis and treatment, including novel therapies that can help patients restore the balance between wake and sleep.

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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 Groups

Free, online support groups worldwide for people with Narcolepsy and their families.

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Brown Bag Webinars

Register for our upcoming online webinars and view our previous ones.

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National Summit

This one-day summit is for people with Narcolepsy, their families, educators, clinicians and researchers.

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Clinical Trials

Patient engagement in clinical trials help find new ways to treat individuals with Narcolepsy.

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Annual Family Weekend

Children & Teens with Narcolepsy can meet others experiencing the same symptoms and challenges.

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Join Our Team

Do you share our passion for advocating on behalf of those with Narcolepsy?

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What’s New?

Finding a Cure Quicker, Stronger Together.

Partnering with our community, sleep centers, and experts, we drive funding initiatives towards a deeper understanding of Narcolepsy, better treatment options and ultimately a cure.