Studying urges before tics during habit reversal training
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a therapy called 'habit reversal training' can help reduce the strong urges that happen before tics. It is for children and teens (ages 8–17) who have at least 3 tics and feel a warning urge before each tic.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 17 years old.
- You have at least 3 motor or vocal tics (like blinking, shrugging, or sounds).
- You feel a strong urge or warning feeling before each main tic.
- You have not had more than 2 sessions of habit reversal training or CBIT before.
- You do not have other conditions like ADHD, OCD, or anxiety that are not well managed.
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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