Brain stimulation for tics in teens and adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a noninvasive brain treatment called TMS to see if it can reduce tics in people with Tourette's syndrome or chronic tic disorder. It might help if standard medications haven't worked well enough.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 35 years old
- You have been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome or a chronic tic disorder, and your tics are moderate or more severe
- You have tried at least one standard tic medication but it didn't help enough or caused bad side effects
- You have been on your current medications or therapy without changes for at least 6 weeks and are willing to keep them the same during the study
- You are not pregnant or nursing
- You do not have certain serious medical or mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or a seizure disorder
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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