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
53 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 1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 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 2 • 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