Teens with tourette: scientists map brain changes during adolescence

NCT ID NCT04179435

First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 132 teenagers with Tourette syndrome to understand how their brains and thinking skills change during adolescence. Researchers used brain scans, thinking tests, and mild magnetic pulses to measure brain activity. The goal was to learn why some teens see their tics improve while others do not, but the study did not test any treatment.

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Locations

  • Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

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