Tic disorder
MONDO:0002420Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany another another condition. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Sound waves aimed at the brain could quiet tics without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests whether low-energy focused ultrasound can safely and temporarily reduce tics in people with Tourette syndrome. Twenty participants aged 16 and older receive ultrasound to deep brain regions or the motor cortex, or a sham treatment, across four sessions. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to calm tics in kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if acupuncture can reduce tics (uncontrolled movements or sounds) in children aged 5 to 18. Researchers will also use special brain scans to see how acupuncture might affect the brain. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug treatment for tic disorders.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a daily cannabinoid pill tame tourette tics?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily oral medication called SCI-110, made from cannabinoids, to see if it can safely reduce tics in adults with Tourette syndrome. About 164 adults aged 18 to 65 with moderate to severe tics will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch after 12 weeks…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurothera Labs Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study to uncover how tics disrupt sleep in kids with tourette syndrome
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at sleep in 34 children with Tourette syndrome, comparing them to children without the condition. Researchers will use a special tic index, a watch-like movement tracker, and overnight sleep recordings to see how tics affect sleep quality. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: Steffi Baker • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC