Longitudinal Impact of Stressors in Adults With Tourette Syndrome (NCT04851678) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Longitudinal Impact of Stressors in Adults With Tourette Syndrome
United States140 participantsStarted 2021-09-30
Plain-language summary
The Investigators propose a two-year, longitudinal pilot study of TS adults (\>18) to determine impact of lifetime environmental stress exposure on tic severity, psychiatric comorbidity severity, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* adults (\>18) meeting Diagnostic and Statistics Manual, 5th edition (DSM-V) criteria for Tourette syndrome, chronic motor tic disorder, or chronic vocal tic disorder
* ability to provide informed consent
* English proficiency
Exclusion Criteria:
\- significant medical, neurologic, or psychiatric diagnoses (e.g. uncontrolled epilepsy, chronic heart failure, schizophrenia) besides TS and its commonly co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses
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
1
Total Tic Score from Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS)
Timeframe: 2 years post-baseline assessment
2
NeuroQOL-Depression Score
Timeframe: 2 years post-baseline assessment
3
Gilles de la Tourette Quality of Life Scale (GTS-QOL) Score