Online Mindfulness-based Tic Reduction (Phase Two)
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Tourette Syndrome, Persistent Tic Disorder
In brief
Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Persistent Tic Disorder (PTD) are chronic and potentially disabling neurobiological conditions. Although a range of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments exists, a significant number of individuals either do not respond to the current treatments or find them unacceptable. Thus, it is essential that researchers continue to develop and test novel treatment approaches. In this randomized controlled trial the investigators will compare two different online group-based interventions for tics: a mindfulness-based program (Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics (MBIT), and a psychoeducational and supportive therapy program (Tic Information and Coping Strategies (TICS)). The purpose of this study is to determine which intervention is more helpful for adults with a tic disorder.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03771235
- Run by
- Bowdoin College
- People needed
- 37
- Starts
- 2018-11-09
- Expected to finish
- 2020-12-02
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-04-29
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- be 18 years of age or older,
- possess a primary diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorder,
- be fluent in English
- reside in the United States,
- either not be taking any tic suppressant medication or other psychotropic medication or be at a stable dose for 8 weeks prior to the baseline assessment and throughout the study
You may not qualify if…
- be receiving concurrent psychotherapy for the duration of the study
- have prior extensive experience with mindfulness and/or meditation and
- have another medical or psychological condition that would prevent the individual from fully engaging in the study or require a higher level of care (e.g., suicidality).
Where it is running
- Bowdoin College — Brunswick, Maine, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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