Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · May 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for young people with tic disorders, such as Tourette's Syndrome or other similar conditions. The goal is to see how well this treatment works and to learn more about what factors might influence its success. The trial is currently recruiting participants aged 18 to 26 years and is open to all genders. To be eligible, individuals must have a diagnosed tic disorder or show signs of tic symptoms that cause significant difficulties in daily life. It's important that participants can speak and read English and have a parent or caregiver who can help with consent and questionnaires.

If you or someone you know is considering participating, you can expect to undergo assessments and complete surveys to help researchers understand the impact of the treatment. However, individuals with certain conditions, such as severe mental health issues or those currently receiving other forms of therapy, may not be eligible. The trial allows participants who are on specific psychiatric medications, as long as they do not require a break from their medication for the study. This research could provide valuable insights into effective ways to support young people dealing with tic disorders.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion criteria
• • A current diagnosis of a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 Tic disorder (e.g., Tourette's Disorder/syndrome, Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder, or Provisional Tic Disorder) or caregiver/youth report of clinically impairing tic symptoms
• • Ability for youth to speak/read English sufficiently
• • At least one parent/caregiver available to sign study consent forms, remain present during assessments, and fill out study questionnaires in English.
• • Exclusion criteria
• • A current diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, acute suicidality, alcohol/substance dependence, or eating disorder.
• • Youth currently receiving psychotherapy elsewhere and/or have previously received CBIT.
• • Currently suicidal or who have engaged in suicidal behaviors within the past 6 months will be excluded
• • Youth currently taking psychotropic medication for a co-morbid psychiatric illness will be included without a wash-out period (to not delay treatment).