TOURETTE SYNDROME

This study tests whether adding brain stimulation (TMS) to a standard behavioral therapy (CBIT) can help teens and young adults with chronic tics or Tourette syndrome better control their tics. About 60 participants aged 12-21 will receive both treatments to see if the combinatio…

This study tracks 20 adults with severe, drug-resistant Tourette syndrome who receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a device that sends electrical pulses to specific brain areas. Researchers will measure tic severity, mental health, and quality of life before surgery and every y…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based program can help adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorders reduce their tics. Participants will be randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or a relaxation and support group. The goal is to see which approach be…

This study explores whether nature- and activity-based group programs can improve the mental health, self-confidence, and daily functioning of 240 children and youth with ADHD, autism, or Tourette's syndrome in Norway. Participants will take part in a 12-week outdoor program in s…

This study aims to find out how many adults with Tourette syndrome have trouble being assertive and managing emotions. About 350 participants will fill out online surveys about their tics, quality of life, self-esteem, and mood. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to learn m…

This study aims to better understand sensory symptoms in adults with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders. Participants will fill out yearly questionnaires about urges, attention, mood, and quality of life. No treatments or medications are tested—the goal is simply to gathe…

This study is creating a shared database of children who have had deep brain stimulation (DBS) for conditions like dystonia, epilepsy, or Tourette syndrome. By collecting information from multiple hospitals, researchers hope to learn which children benefit most, which brain targe…

This study looks at how teens with tic disorders (like Tourette syndrome) experience sensory and movement issues, such as sensitivity to light or poor coordination, and how these affect their quality of life. Researchers will compare 351 teens with and without tics using question…

This study follows 140 adults with Tourette syndrome for two years to see how life stress affects their tics, mood, and quality of life. Researchers will measure tic severity, depression, anxiety, and overall well-being. The goal is to understand the role of stress in Tourette sy…