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Validation of Flexible, Wearable Sensors to Detect and Monitor Tics

Status: Recruiting

The goal of this study is to design wearable, comfortable sensors to measure muscle movement during tics. Small, flexible EMG sensors (the size of the head of a pin) will be embedded in a “band-aid like” plastic sticker which is placed on the side of the face. Participants will be video recorded as they complete movement tasks. The entire visit will take approximately 2 hours.

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Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: Not specified
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria:

• 10 to 21 years old
• must have chronic tics present for at least 1 year
• must have at least one facial tic that occurs at least approximately once every 2-5 minutes
Exclusion Criteria:

• active acute skin disorders
• previous diagnosis of psychosis or cognitive disability
• currently suicidal
Conditions:

Brain & Nervous System, Children's Health, Mental Health & Addiction

Keywords:

Tic disorders, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

Study Contact: TIC Lab Study - ticlab@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Brianna Wellen
IRB Number: STUDY00022783

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