Teens with tourette: brain scans reveal why symptoms may fade or stay
NCT ID NCT04179435
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 132 teenagers with Tourette syndrome to understand how their brains and thinking skills change during adolescence. Researchers used brain scans (MRI), magnetic pulses (TMS), and computer tests to measure brain connections, control, and decision-making. The goal was to learn why some teens get better while others don't, which could one day lead to better treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help explain why some teens outgrow Tourette symptoms while others do not, potentially guiding future therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot directly lead to a cure or therapy, and results may not apply to all individuals with Tourette syndrome.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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