TIC DISORDERS

This study is testing a computer program called DystoniaNet that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose dystonia, a movement disorder. The goal is to see if the AI can correctly identify dystonia and reduce the time it takes to get a diagnosis. Researchers will stu…

This study tests a non-drug therapy called CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) in 200 youth with tic disorders like Tourette's. The goal is to see if CBIT reduces tic severity and improves quality of life, while also understanding what makes the therapy work bes…

This study tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation method (TMS) to reduce tic severity in children aged 5 to 18 with tic disorders. Researchers will use brain scans to tailor the treatment to each child and track changes in tic symptoms and brain activity. The goal i…

This study aims to find clear brain and movement markers that can tell apart tics (common in Tourette syndrome) from compulsions (common in OCD). Researchers will use EEG brain scans and smartwatch motion sensors to record 50 patients—25 with OCD and 25 with Tourette—both in the …

This study creates a registry of 450 adults with tic disorders to compare how tic severity impacts quality of life between men and women. Researchers will measure tic severity and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to better understand gender differences i…