Treatment Outcome of Combined Virtual Tic Training in Children and Adolescents With a Chronic Tic… (NCT04678180) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Treatment Outcome of Combined Virtual Tic Training in Children and Adolescents With a Chronic Tic Disorder
Denmark31 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
Tics are unwanted, repetitive movements or sounds that are either simple or complex in appearance. Tic disorders often have a huge impact on children's life. The investigators have previously shown a positive outcome of tic training combining habit reversal training (HRT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) either as an individual therapy or in a group setting. However, young people and families are often busy, and having to use a full day as to attend to tic training often is difficult both for the young person and their families. Therefore, the present study focuses on the clinical outcome of combining virtual training with training at the hospital
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria: based on ICD-10 diagnosen (International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems):
* Chronic motor/vocal tics (DF95.1)
* Tourettes syndrom (DF95.2)
Exclusion Criteria:
Comorbidity including
* Mental retardering
* Psychosis
* Severe depression
* Suicidal behavior
* Severe anorexia or
* If they have participated in tic training with HRT and/or ERP during the last 6 months
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change of baseline Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) at 16 weeks, 24 weeks, 40 weeks, 68 weeks