Brain scans reveal roots of impulsive behavior in tourette syndrome

NCT ID NCT02960698

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain's wiring relates to impulsive behavior in people with Tourette syndrome. Researchers used MRI scans to compare brain activity and connections in 80 patients (some treated, some not) and 40 healthy volunteers. The goal was to find the brain areas responsible for different types of impulsivity, which could help develop better treatments in the future.

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Locations

  • HARTMANN

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75013, France

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