Tracking tic disorder in teens over time
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows teens with chronic tic disorders (like Tourette syndrome) for a few years to understand how their symptoms and social life change. It also looks at brain signals using EEG, but you can join the main study even if you can't do the EEG part.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 17 years old.
- You have a chronic tic disorder (Tourette syndrome, chronic motor tic disorder, or chronic vocal tic disorder).
- You and your parent or guardian speak English and are willing to fill out questionnaires.
- You do not have autism, psychosis, or a serious medical condition like uncontrolled seizures.
- For the EEG part only: no stimulant or seizure meds in the last 30 days, no recent marijuana or street drugs, no history of seizures, hearing loss, brain surgery, or major brain illness.
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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