ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0020.3-9 | Advances in Clinical Practice | ESPEYB20

3.9. Lifetime impact of achondroplasia study in Europe (LIAISE): findings from a multinational observational study

M Maghnie , O Semler , E Guillen-Navarro , A Selicorni , KE Heath , G Haeusler , L Hagenas , A Merker , A Leiva-Gea , VL Gonzalez , A Raimann , M Rehberg , F Santos-Simarro , DA Ertl , PA Gregersen , R Onesimo , E Landfeldt , J Jarrett , J Quinn , R Rowell , J Pimenta , S Cohen , T Butt , R Shediac , S Mukherjee , K Mohnike

In Brief: Individuals with achondroplasia carry a lifelong burden of reduced physical and mental health. The Lifetime Impact of Achondroplasia Study in Europe (LIAISE; NCT03449368) found that, across an individual’s lifetime, achondroplasia is associated with multisystem complications, reduced QoL and functionality, increased pain and increased healthcare resource utilization.Commentary: Individuals with achondroplasia present with a range of clinic...