Tourette syndrome
MONDO:0007661A neurologic disorder caused by defective metabolism of the neurotransmitters in the brain. It is characterized by repeated involuntary movements (motor tics) and uncontrollable vocal sounds (vocal tics). The symptoms are usually manifested before the age of eighteen.
Also known as: Tourette disease, Tourette syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, motor-verbal tic disorder, GTS, Gilles De 50A Tourette syndrome, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, Tourette disorder
121 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI city halls: could Robot-Run domes cure addiction and homelessness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veterans Recovery Network Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a few support sessions prevent psychiatric readmissions?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stéphane Morandi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can peer support keep homeless veterans out of the ER?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program called EMPOWER, led by trained peer supporters, can help homeless veterans with substance use or mental health issues stay engaged in care and avoid repeated hospital stays or emergency visits. About 278 veterans in permanent supportive housi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Herbal hope for tics: new study tests ancient formula on kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Pei Tu Ning Feng Tang in 60 children aged 4 to 15 with Tourette syndrome. Researchers will measure changes in tic severity, brain activity using a special light-based scanner, and markers in blood and stool. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dongdong Qin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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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Can computer exercises sharpen thinking in mental illness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can swapping skills help heal minds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new program called CapExchange, where people with stable mental health conditions exchange practical skills with others in their community. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for improving well-being and social connection. About 10 to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: EPSM de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool to measure mental health recovery being tested in france
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…
Sponsor: Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale de Metz-Jury • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New job program aims to boost employment for veterans with mental health struggles
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways to standard job training helps veterans with mental health and substance use disorders find and keep quality jobs. About 254 veterans from three VA sites will take part. The goal is to improve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to tackle physical health in mental health wards
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Darwin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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
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Massive study to uncover hidden mental toll of cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can better communication in occupational therapy improve client care? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC