New TMS therapy aims to quiet tics in kids without drugs

NCT ID NCT07351955

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) in 60 children aged 5-18 with tic disorders. The goal is to reduce tic severity and understand how the brain changes with treatment. Children also receive behavioral guidance, such as avoiding triggers. The trial is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, personalized treatment to reduce tics in children, potentially improving daily life without medication.
What could go wrong: This is an early study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. TMS may cause discomfort or not reduce tics significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TIC DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai Children's Medical Center，School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China

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