TOURETTE SYNDROME

This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce severe tics in people with Tourette syndrome who haven't improved with medication. Twenty participants will receive DBS and be followed for five years. The goal is to control tics and improve quality of life, not to…

This study tests whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (TMS) to standard behavioral therapy (CBIT) can help teenagers with chronic tics or Tourette syndrome suppress their tics better. About 60 participants aged 12–21 will receive both treatments, and researchers wi…

This study explores whether nature- and activity-based group programs can improve quality of life, self-esteem, and daily functioning for 240 neurodivergent children and youth (ages not specified) with ADHD, autism, or Tourette's syndrome in Norway. Participants will take part in…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based program can help adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorders reduce their tics. Participants will be randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or a relaxation and support group. The goal is to see which approach be…

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

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

This study is creating a shared database of information from up to 100 children who have had or will have deep brain stimulation (DBS) for conditions like dystonia, epilepsy, or Tourette syndrome. By combining data from multiple hospitals, researchers hope to learn which children…

This study aims to learn more about sensory and movement difficulties in teenagers 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 better understand these sym…

This study looks at how often people with Tourette syndrome have trouble being assertive and managing emotions. About 350 adults with Tourette syndrome will fill out online surveys about their symptoms, quality of life, and mood. The goal is to better understand these challenges,…