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. About 1,000 people w…

This study is testing a type of behavioral therapy called CBIT to see if it can reduce tics and improve quality of life in young people with tic disorders. Researchers will enroll 200 youth and track changes in tic severity, urges, and emotional well-being. The goal is to underst…

This study tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) to reduce tic severity in children aged 5 to 18 with tic disorders. Researchers will use brain scans to tailor the treatment and understand how it works. The goal is to improve symptoms without medica…

This study compares a mindfulness-based program for tics (MBIT) to a relaxation and support program (PRST) in 150 adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorders. Participants will receive their assigned program remotely. The goal is to see if mindfulness can reduce tic…

This study is building a registry of 450 adults with tic disorders to understand how tic severity affects quality of life differently in men versus women. Researchers will track changes in tics over time using standard questionnaires. The goal is to gather information, not to tes…

This study looks at 50 people with OCD or Tourette syndrome to find clear differences between compulsions and tics. Participants wear a smartwatch and a portable brain-wave recorder at home and in the lab. The goal is to help doctors choose the right treatment by using objective …