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Video Session 3602

Stiff-person Syndromes and Startle Disorders

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
14:30 - 16:00 | Room TBD
Clinical

INTERACTIVE SESSION - This topic will focus on recognizing the key clinical features and differentiating between Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) and related startle disorders. An emphasis on diagnostic challenges, such as recognizing symptom overlap with other neuromuscular disorders, and current therapeutic strategies will be discussed.


Chairs:
Marina De Koning-Tijssen, Netherlands

Presenters:

Naoko Matsui, Japan

Anastasia Zekeridou, USA

CSPC Liaisons:
Taku Hatano, Japan

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Improve clinicians' ability to identify and distinguish SPS and startle disorders through case studies and interactive diagnosis scenarios
  2. Discuss effective treatment plans for SPS and startle disorders, considering both standard care and novel approaches

Recommended Audience
Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level
Advanced / Expert
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

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