Deep brain stimulation for severe Tourette syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical procedure using deep brain stimulation to treat severe Tourette syndrome that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help reduce tics by targeting specific areas in the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and have had tics for more than 1 year.
- Your tics are severe (score above 35 on a standard scale) and have not improved with standard treatments.
- You have no other serious medical or psychiatric conditions that would make surgery unsafe.
- You are willing and able to undergo surgery and follow-up visits.
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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