Chronic tic disorder
MONDO:0001074A neurological disorder presenting in childhood that is characterized by either motor or phonic tics, but not both, that occur daily or nearly daily for at least a year and are not attributed to an identifiable cause.
Also known as: chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, tic disorder, chronic
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Chronic tic disorder itself.
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Wrist zap may tame tics: electrical pulses tested as Drug-Free option
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether rhythmic electrical pulses delivered to the wrist (median nerve stimulation) can reduce tics and the urge to tic in people with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder. Participants wear a portable device for 15 minutes at a time over four weeks. The st…
Sponsor: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to measure stigma in tourette syndrome
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create and test a new scale called TD-STIGMA to measure stigma and discrimination in children and young adults with chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome. Researchers worked with 43 participants, including people with tics and their caregivers, to…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:02 UTC