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Computational Modeling of Tic Change Trajectories in Tourette Syndrome
Recruiting
We are looking for participants who have tics. We would like to measure your tics before, during and after a course of Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) .
Male or Female
Up to 18 years old
Inclusion Criteria:
• age 12-17
• current chronic motor and/or vocal tics, defined as tics for at least 1 year without a tic-free period of more than 3 consecutive months
• at least moderate tic severity, defined as a Yale Global Tic Severity Scale total score ≥14 (≥9 for those with motor or vocal tics only)
• full scale IQ greater than 80
Exclusion Criteria:
• previous diagnosis of psychosis or cognitive disability
• substance abuse or dependence within the past year
• neuroleptic/antipsychotic medications
Other: None interventional
Brain & Nervous System
Tics, Tourette Syndrome