The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) develops and publishes clinical practice guidelines ("guidelines") to summarize scientific research for doctors and patients. When guidelines are developed, the AAN tries to involve the public as much as possible. This includes patients, caregivers, and consumers.
One way for you to get involved is to read the drafts and provide feedback. There are two times when you can review and comment:
- During the project protocol (the plan for the guideline)
- When the draft guideline summary is available
You do not need special knowledge or medical training to comment. Guideline authors read each comment and change the guideline as needed.
Guideline Protocols
When reviewing a draft guideline protocol, please tell us:
- Does the guideline make sense?
- Does the guideline ask the right questions?
- Is there anything missing that you would like to be included?
Guidelines Open For Public Comment
Practice guideline: Efficacy and Tolerability of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Comment period deadline: July 10, 2026
The AAN requests comments on the research approach, clarity, and overall quality of this practice guideline for the proposed "Efficacy and Tolerability of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy" guideline.
Review the full evidence-based guideline manuscript draft.
Submit your comments
Practice guideline: Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Migraine Prevention in Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Comment period deadline: July 30, 2026
The AAN requests comments on the research approach, clarity, and overall quality of this protocol for the proposed "Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Migraine Prevention in Children, Adolescents, and Adults" guideline.
Review the full evidence-based guideline manuscript draft.
Submit your comments