Can stress make tics worse? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04851678

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

Summary

This study follows 140 adults with Tourette syndrome for two years to see how stress from life events impacts tic severity, depression, anxiety, and quality of life. Participants complete interviews and questionnaires about their tics, mood, and daily functioning. The goal is to understand which stressors matter most, not to test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic tic disorder Tourette syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-5400, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••