RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06408662

Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

May 23, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Tic Disorders Tourette Syndrome Tourette's Disorder Chronic Motor Tic Disorder Chronic Vocal Tic Disorder Persistent Motor Tic Disorder Persistent Vocal Tic Disorder Persistent Tic Disorder

Summary

This research study is being done to compare a mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) to psychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST) for individuals with Tourette's syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders (collectively TS). It is the investigator's hope that this information cam be used to improve current treatments for individuals with TS.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) and psychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST) for people with chronic motor tic disorder, chronic vocal tic disorder, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERmindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT)

Psychological intervention that focuses on cultivating awareness of urges to tic and developing a different relationship to those urges through meditation and other mindfulness practice

OTHERpsychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST)

Psychological Intervention that focuses on learning more about tics, practicing a range of strategies for coping with tics (e.g., relaxation, effective communication), and discussing challenges commonly experienced by individuals with tics.