Behavior therapy for youth tics with parent involvement
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a structured behavior-based therapy (CBIT) to help reduce tic symptoms that interfere with daily life. You and a parent/caregiver work together during visits and questionnaires to see if treatment helps.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- A clinician has diagnosed you with a tic disorder, or you have tics that significantly affect daily life (based on parent/youth report)
- The youth can read or speak English well enough for study tasks
- At least one parent or caregiver can join consent, stay for assessments, and complete English questionnaires
- You must not have a current diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, acute eating disorder, or substance/alcohol dependence
- You should not currently be in another psychotherapy program and/or have already had CBIT
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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