Internet-based Behaviour Therapy for Tourette's Disorder and Chronic Tic Disorder (NCT02864589) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Internet-based Behaviour Therapy for Tourette's Disorder and Chronic Tic Disorder
Sweden23 participantsStarted 2016-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of two different modalities of therapist-guided Internet-delivered behaviour therapy (IBT) for children and adolescents (7-17 years) with Tourette's Disorder (TD) or Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (PTD).
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Fulfill DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Tourette's Disorder or Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (PTD).
* \>15 (TD) or \>10 (PTD) on Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (Impairment not included).
* Both child and parent are able to read and communicate in Swedish.
* Regular access to a computer and the Internet.
* Parent availability to support their child throughout the treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute psychiatric problems such as severe depression, suicidal risk, substance abuse or another psychiatric disorder that could interfere with treatment.
* Lifetime history of global learning disability, pervasive developmental disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder or organic brain disorder.
* Severe tics causing immediate risk to the patients or others and requiring urgent medical attention.
* Previous behavioural therapy (HRT or ERP), minimum 8 sessions with qualified therapist, within the last 12 months prior to assessment.
* Simultaneous psychological treatment for tic disorder.
* Initiation or adjustment of any psychotropic medication for tics within the last 6 weeks prior to assessment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.