Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

MONDO:0008224

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HyperPP) is a muscle disorder characterized by episodic attacks of muscle weakness associated with an increase in serum potassium concentration.

Also known as: Gamstorp disease, Gamstorp episodic adynamy, HYPP, adynamia episodica hereditaria, adynamia episodica hereditaria with or without myotonia, familial hyperPP, familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (disorder) [ambiguous]

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

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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

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

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Exercise as medicine for rare muscle paralysis?