Ear stimulation for tics in children and teens
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to see if it helps reduce tics (sudden, repeated movements or sounds) in children and teens with chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome. It may offer a non-drug option for managing symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 6 and 18 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome or another chronic tic disorder.
- Your tics must be moderate to severe, as measured by a standard tic scale.
- If you take tic medication, the dose must have been the same for the past 4 weeks and must not change during the study.
- You must not have had physical or surgical treatment for tics in the past 8 weeks.
- You or your guardian must agree to take part, with your consent if you are 8 or older.
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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