Brain stimulation for severe Tourette's syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgery that places small electrodes in the brain to help control abnormal signals, can reduce severe tics in people with Tourette's syndrome that hasn't improved with medication.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You need a confirmed diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome.
- Your tics must be severe (YGTSS score of 35 or higher) and have lasted at least 12 months.
- You must have tried at least three different types of medication (at proper doses for at least 3 months) without success.
- You should not have had certain brain stimulation treatments before (like TMS, ECT, or DBS).
- You must be stable—no suicidal thoughts for at least 6 months, and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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