Apathy in Tourette Syndrome and Changes in Quality of Life

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Conditions studied: Tourette Syndrome, Apathy

In brief

Tourette syndrome is a complex neuropsychological disorder with both motor and vocal tics associated with multiple psychological co-morbidities. Apathy has not been widely studied in patients with Tourette syndrome. Apathy can result in decrease in self-care and disease control. In this study investigators will compare the occurrence of apathy in the adolescent Tourette syndrome population (at the UF center for movement disorders and Neurorestoration) to an age and gender matched control population. Investigators will also assess the role of commonly used medications in the Tourette population (neuroleptics and selective serotonin receptor inhibitors) in the occurrence of apathy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02765178

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

38

Starts

2016-04-01

Expected to finish

2017-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-07-06

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis: Tourette syndrome
• Age: 12-16 years
• Followed at the CMDNR

You may not qualify if…

• History of cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury

Where it is running

• UF Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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