VoIP Delivered Behavior Therapy for Tourette Syndrome

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Tourette Syndrome, Chronic Tic Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this research is to examine the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of Voice over Internet Protocol delivered behavior therapy for Tourette Syndrome through in a randomized waitlist-controlled trial.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02247206

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

People needed

20

Starts

2012-12-01

Expected to finish

2013-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-23

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Resides in the state of Wisconsin
• Ages 8-17
• Meets DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for Chronic Tic Disorder (CMVT or TS)
• Clinical global Impressions - Severity Score greater than or equal to 4 (moderately ill)
• YGTSS Total Score greater than or equal to 14 and less than 30 OR Total Score greater than or equal to 10 and less than 20 if CTD with motor tics only
• Unmedicated or on stable medication treatment for tics, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and/or depressive disorder for at least 6 weeks, with no planned changes for duration of study participation
• Fluent English speaker

You may not qualify if…

• YGTSS Total Tic Score > 30 (for any score exceeding 30 on the YGTSS, the research team determined the appropriateness of the patient's participation in the study, taking into account the patient's global functioning)
• WASI-Vocab subtest T-Score < 37
• DSM-IV substance abuse or dependence or Conduct Disorder within the past 3 months
• Lifetime DSM-IV diagnosis of Pervasive developmental disorder, Mania, or Psychotic Disorder
• Any serious psychiatric, psychosocial, or neurological condition requiring immediate treatment other than that provided in the current
• Previous treatment with HRT for tics (four or more sessions)
• Lack of a functional, and accessible home computer, and high speed (i.e., cable/DSL) internet connection
• Refusal to sign a release of information form for the child's local primary care physician, mental health professional, or neurologist.

Where it is running

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Psychology Department — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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