Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

MONDO:0008223

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypoPP) is characterized by episodes of muscle paralysis lasting from a few to 24-48 hours and associated with a fall in blood potassium levels.

Also known as: HKPP, HOKPP, HypoPP, Westphall disease, familial periodic paralysis (& [hypokalaemic]), hypokalemic periodic paralysis, periodic paralysis I

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis itself.

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↑ Potassium deficiency disease (5) ↑ Familial periodic paralysis (1)

Sub-types of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, type 1 0 trials
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, type 2 0 trials

Including sub-types (3) Tagged with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (1)

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Exercise as medicine for rare muscle paralysis?

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This study looks at whether a personalized strength exercise program can improve muscle function and reduce weakness attacks in adults with hypokalemic or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Over 24 weeks, 36 participants will be tested at the start, at 12 weeks, and after 12 weeks …

Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Exercise as medicine for rare muscle paralysis?