Can we predict who will benefit from tic therapy? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06270251

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 30 people aged 12 to 21 with chronic tic disorders as they go through 8 sessions of CBIT, a well-established behavioral therapy. Researchers will track tic severity, controllability, and other factors to see what predicts a good response. The goal is to understand why only about half of people improve with CBIT and to find ways to boost its effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
What this could lead to: If this study succeeds, it could reveal why some people improve with CBIT and others don't, pointing toward ways to make the therapy more effective.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a new treatment, just watching how an existing one works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic tic disorder tic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC TIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

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