Chronic tic disorder

This study tests whether adding a gentle magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) to a standard behavioral therapy (CBIT) can help teens and young adults with chronic tics or Tourette syndrome better control their tics. About 60 participants aged 12–21 will receive either CBIT alone or C…

This trial tests whether a therapy that blends Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with Habit Reversal Training (HbRT) can reduce both obsessive-compulsive and tic symptoms in adults with Tourettic OCD — a subtype where OCD and tic disorders overlap. Standard treatments usuall…

This study tests whether a structured behavioral therapy called CBIT can help children and teens aged 10–17 with chronic tics (Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorder) gain better control over their symptoms. Participants receive 8 weekly CBIT sessions, learning to replace t…

This study tests whether real-time fMRI neurofeedback can help teens aged 10-16 with Tourette Syndrome reduce their tics. Participants learn to control activity in a brain region linked to tics by watching their own brain activity on a screen. The trial compares this to a control…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based program can help adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorders reduce their tics. Participants will either learn mindfulness techniques to manage urges or receive standard relaxation and coping support. The goal is to see w…

This study is testing a behavioral treatment called CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) in 200 youth who have tic disorders, such as Tourette's, along with related emotional problems like anxiety or depression. The goal is to see if CBIT can reduce tic severity …

This study tracks how tic symptoms change in 30 youth aged 12-17 with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders. Participants receive 8 sessions of behavioral therapy (CBIT) and complete daily surveys, wear a device to track physiology, and perform weekly tasks. The goal is to i…

This study follows 140 adults with Tourette syndrome for two years to see how stress from life events impacts tic severity, depression, anxiety, and quality of life. Participants complete interviews and questionnaires about their tics, mood, and daily functioning. The goal is to …

This study follows 30 people aged 12 to 21 with chronic tic disorders as they go through 8 sessions of CBIT, a well-established behavioral therapy. Researchers will track tic severity, controllability, and other factors to see what predicts a good response. The goal is to underst…

This study aims to better understand sensory symptoms in adults with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders. About 214 participants will fill out yearly questionnaires about urges, attention, mood, and quality of life. The goal is to gather information, not to test a treatmen…

This study aims to learn more about sensory and movement difficulties in adolescents with tic disorders, like Tourette syndrome. Researchers will compare teens with and without tics using questionnaires, brain wave tests, and motor tasks. The goal is to identify factors that affe…