Chronic tic disorder

MONDO:0001074

A 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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↑ Movement disorder (805) ↑ Tic disorder (51)

Including sub-types (28) Tagged with Chronic tic disorder (15)

Trials to join now! 22 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 4

Acupuncture needles aim to calm tics in kids

Symptom relief Not yet recruiting

This study will test if acupuncture can reduce tics (uncontrolled movements or sounds) in children aged 5 to 18. Researchers will also use special brain scans to see how acupuncture might affect the brain. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug treatment for tic disorders.

Sponsor: Meizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC

Chronic tic disorder

Where it sits in the disease tree

Acupuncture needles aim to calm tics in kids