Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat Tourette's syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a brain stimulation device (RNS) for people with Tourette's syndrome whose symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this approach can reduce tics and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome by a doctor.
- Your tics are severe (score of 35 or higher on a standard tic scale) and have been for at least a year.
- You have tried at least three different types of medication for three months or more, and they didn't help enough.
- Behavioral therapy is not an option for you or hasn't worked.
- You have no other major mental health conditions and no suicidal thoughts for at least six months.
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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