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Tourette syndrome study seeks to uncover hidden sensory struggles

NCT ID NCT03851484

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aims to better understand sensory symptoms in adults with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders. About 214 participants will fill out yearly questionnaires about urges, attention, mood, and quality of life. The goal is to gather information, not to test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 214 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Individuals 18 years and older with Tourette syndrome or other chronic tic disorder

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Ability to provide informed consent and answer self-report questionnaires independently in English * Diagnosis of Tourette syndrome (TS), chronic motor tic disorder, or chronic vocal tic disorder Exclusion criteria: * History of psychotic disorder * History of significant neurologic disorder (e.g., stroke) other than TS or another chronic tic disorder

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic disease chronic tic disorder Tourette syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Tourette syndrome

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-5400, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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