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New study to uncover how tics disrupt sleep in kids with tourette syndrome

NCT ID NCT07450079

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Steffi Baker Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will look at sleep in 34 children with Tourette syndrome, comparing them to children without the condition. Researchers will use a special tic index, a watch-like movement tracker, and overnight sleep recordings to see how tics affect sleep quality. The goal is to better understand sleep problems in these children and support future research.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help researchers better understand how tics affect sleep in children with Tourette syndrome, potentially guiding future treatments for sleep problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that is not yet recruiting. It does not test any treatment, so it will not directly improve sleep or tics. Results may not apply to all children with Tourette syndrome.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 34 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants will be between the ages of 6-17. All participants will have been referred to the sleep service team, known by the Tics and neuro-developmental movements (TandDEM) team, and will meet the diagnostic criteria for TS according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10; F95.2).

Ages

6 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients already under investigation by Evelina London Children's Hospital for sleep disturbances * Diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome in accordance with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10;F95.2) * Ages 6-17 at time of recruitment, and not between transition or due to transition to adult services * Have had a successful and compliant PSG, ideally within 6 months of recruitment * Participants able to understand patient information and can provide informed assent * Participants have parent and/or guardian willing to provide informed consent on behalf of the child Exclusion Criteria: * Any physician diagnosed chronic medical condition that could impact their study participation * Non-verbal participants without access to appropriate communication support * Non-English-speaking participants without access to appropriate translator

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Conditions

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Parasomnias Tourette syndrome

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Tourette syndrome

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