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The Foundation for peripheral neuropathy serves as the resource of information for patients. We are focused on accelerating cures for peripheral neuropathy (PN), funding collaborative efforts of leading scientists, and raising awareness for the disease.

Patient and caregiver resources

What is PN?

Peripheral neuropathy is not a single disease. It is a general term for a series of disorders that result from damage to the body’s peripheral nervous system.

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Newly Diagnosed

Have you recently been diagnosed with PN? Help and resources are just a click away.

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Living Well with PN

Become better informed and empowered to take on the challenges of PN with these resources.

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Support Groups

A state by state directory of local support groups, including online groups, as well as very helpful resources for group leaders.

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Find a Doctor

State by state and country lists of neurologists recommended by patients and board members with special interest in PN.

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Research & healthcare provider resources

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Peripheral Neuropathy
Research Registry

Founded in 2008 by the Foundation, this unique biobank of biological samples from PN patients will facilitate both basic and clinical research studies that are expected to improve scientists’ understandings of PN.

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are conducted to collect data regarding the safety and efficacy of new drug and device developments. Participating in a trial is an invaluable way of supporting the pursuit of PN cures.

Clinical Trials
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Apply for a Grant

The Foundation is committed to supporting the goal of developing treatments for PN.

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We’re striving to find more treatments, fund more research and offer more ways for patients of PN to live better.

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We fund some of the most brilliant minds in neuroscience to advance the discovery of new PN therapies and cures.

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We continue to raise awareness for PN and the need for more research and treatment options that work.

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The Foundation offers a collection of free, peripheral neuropathy educational resources, videos, brochures, and transcripts for patients, caregivers, physicians, and more.

Our partnering research institutes

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  • Barts health trust logo.
  • Hopital Bicetre AP-HP logo.
  • Icahn school of Medicine logo.
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  • John Hopkins logo.
  • Sant Pau hospital logo.
  • Northwestern logo.
  • Neurology clinic of Serbia.
  • University of Michigan.
  • University of Utah.
  • Washington school of medicine.

Help improve the lives of those with PN. Your contribution helps us support research and provide an improved quality of life for those affected.