Brain stimulation shows promise for tourette syndrome in small study
NCT ID NCT05628805
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a short, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (iTBS) could improve brain circuits involved in tic control. Sixteen people with Tourette syndrome, aged 10 to 21, received either real or sham stimulation. The goal was to see if it could boost a brain marker of motor inhibition, which might eventually lead to fewer tics.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce tics in Tourette syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (16 people) that only measured a brain marker, not actual tic reduction. Results may not lead to a real treatment.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States