Study Results
RLS Related Publications
- by members of the Nordic RLS Study Group
Family-based association study of the restless legs syndrome loci 2 and 3 in a European population.
Kemlink D, Polo O, Montagna P, Provini F, Stiasny-Kolster K, Oertel W, de Weerd A, Nevsimalova S, Sonka K, Hogl B, Frauscher B, Poewe W, Trenkwalder C, Pramstaller PP, Ferini-Strambi L, Zucconi M, Konofal E, Arnulf I, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Happe S, Klein C, Hiller A, Lichtner P, Meitinger T, Muller-Myshok B, Winkelmann J.
Mov Disord. 2007 Jan 15;22(2):207-12.
PMID: 17133505
Efficacy of pramipexole in restless legs syndrome: a six-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study (effect-RLS study).
Oertel WH, Stiasny-Kolster K, Bergtholdt B, Hallstrom Y, Albo J, Leissner L, Schindler T, Koester J, Reess J; Pramipexole RLS Study Group.
Mov Disord. 2007 Jan 15;22(2):213-9.
PMID: 17133582
Efficacy and safety of pramipexole in idiopathic restless legs syndrome: a polysomnographic dose-finding study--the PRELUDE study.
Partinen M, Hirvonen K, Jama L, Alakuijala A, Hublin C, Tamminen I, Koester J, Reess J.
Sleep Med. 2006 Aug;7(5):407-17. Epub 2006 Jul 3.
PMID: 16815748
[Restless legs--common but often missed disease. Successful treatment possibilities are now available]
Ekbom K, Leissner L, Olsson JE, Widner H.
Lakartidningen. 2006 Jan 25-31;103(4):207-11. Review. Swedish.
PMID: 16491552
Prevalence, severity and risk factors of restless legs syndrome in the general adult population in two Scandinavian countries.
Bjorvatn B, Leissner L, Ulfberg J, Gyring J, Karlsborg M, Regeur L, Skeidsvoll H, Nordhus IH, Pallesen S.
Sleep Med. 2005 Jul;6(4):307-12
PMID: 15923140
Reported bruxism and restless legs syndrome in media personnel with or without irregular shift work.
Ahlberg K, Ahlberg J, Kononen M, Partinen M, Hublin C, Savolainen A.
Acta Odontol Scand. 2005 Apr;63(2):94-8.
PMID: 16134548
The legacy of Karl-Axel Ekbom.
Ulfberg J.
Sleep Med. 2004 May;5(3):223-4.
PMID: 15165526
Efficacy of pergolide in treatment of restless legs syndrome: the PEARLS Study.
Trenkwalder C, Hundemer HP, Lledo A, Swieca J, Polo O, Wetter TC, Ferini-Strambi L, de Groen H, Quail D, Brandenburg U; PEARLS Study Group.
Neurology. 2004 Apr 27;62(8):1391-7.
PMID: 15111679
Restless legs syndrome in blood donors.
Ulfberg J, Nystrom B.
Sleep Med. 2004 Mar;5(2):115-8.
PMID: 15033129
Periodic limb movements in sleep: to treat or not to treat?
Leissner L, Sandelin M.
Sleep Med. 2002 Nov;3 Suppl:S27-30.
PMID: 14592164
Prevalence of restless legs syndrome among men aged 18 to 64 years: an association with somatic disease and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Ulfberg J, Nystrom B, Carter N, Edling C.
Mov Disord. 2001 Nov;16(6):1159-63.
PMID: 11748753
[Periodic limb movements in sleep--can and should this condition be treated?]
Bjorvatn B, Holsten F, Skeidsvoll H.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2001 Aug 10;121(18):2169-72. Review. Norwegian.
PMID: 11571994
Restless Legs Syndrome among working-aged women.
Ulfberg J, Nystrom B, Carter N, Edling C.
Eur Neurol. 2001;46(1):17-9.
PMID: 11455178
An FDOPA PET study in patients with periodic limb movement disorder and restless legs syndrome.
Ruottinen HM, Partinen M, Hublin C, Bergman J, Haaparanta M, Solin O, Rinne JO.
Neurology. 2000 Jan 25;54(2):502-4.
PMID: 10668725
[Restless legs. A much neglected syndrome]
Ulfberg J, Jonsson R, Lindberg E, Nystrom B, Mallon L.
Lakartidningen. 1999 Mar 10;96(10):1183-4, 1187-8. Review. Swedish.
PMID: 10193123
Detection of periodic leg movements with a static-charge-sensitive bed.
Rauhala E, Erkinjuntti M, Polo O.
J Sleep Res. 1996 Dec;5(4):246-50.
PMID: 9065876
Sleep in multiple pregnancy: breathing patterns, oxygenation, and periodic leg movements.
Nikkola E, Ekblad U, Ekholm E, Mikola H, Polo O.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 May;174(5):1622-5.
PMID: 9065141