Modeling tic changes during behavior therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how tics change during a type of behavior therapy for tics. It may help teens and young adults better understand what happens during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 21 years old.
- You have had tics (movements or sounds) for at least 1 year, with no break longer than 3 months.
- Your tics are at least moderately bothersome (a doctor can assess this).
- You are able to speak and understand English well enough to follow study instructions.
- You are not currently taking antipsychotic medications, and any other medications you take have been stable for at least 6 weeks.
- You are not in another therapy that specifically targets tics, and you have no history of psychosis or severe learning disability.
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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