Brain wave study seeks roots of tourette tics

NCT ID NCT03604510

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at brain activity in the frontal cortex of 14 people with Tourette syndrome using a 24-hour portable EEG. Participants pressed a button each time they had a tic, so researchers could compare brain signals with and without tics. The goal was to identify which brain regions are involved in tic generation, which could help develop new treatments like cortical stimulation.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward new brain areas to target with stimulation therapies for Tourette syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage observational study with only 14 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead directly to any new therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tourette syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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TOURETTE SYNDROME

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Locations

CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, 33 076, France

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