Scalp acupuncture for chronic tic disorders in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether scalp acupuncture can help children aged 4-12 with chronic tic disorders (like motor or vocal tics). It may be an option for kids who can't take standard medications or want to avoid them.
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Who can take part
- You have a chronic motor or vocal tic disorder (mild to moderate tics).
- You are between 4 and 12 years old.
- If you have other conditions like ADHD or OCD, your medications must be stable with no planned changes.
- If you're taking Chinese herbs for tics, you must stop them 2-4 weeks before the trial starts.
- You either haven't tried tic medication before, or your current treatment isn't working well or has side effects.
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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