Acupuncture Treament in Children With Tic Disorders (NCT07588815) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acupuncture Treament in Children With Tic Disorders
102 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This study intends to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on tic disorders in Children; and to explore the underlying mechanism of acupuncture intervention on tic disorders based on Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging(MR-DTI).
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must meet the diagnostic criteria for Provisional Tic Disorder (PTD) or Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (CTD)
* Right-handed children aged 5-18 years
* Have not previously received systematic acupuncture treatment and are able to adhere to acupuncture treatment for ≥ 2 months
* Complete medical records available
* Not currently participating in any other clinical study
* Voluntary participants, with the signature and consent of their guardians, and children aged 8 and above obtaining their own informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease), rheumatic chorea, childhood migraine, epilepsy, intellectual disability, schizophrenia, or other related conditions
* Presence of organic neurological diseases or other severe conditions significantly impacting quality of life
* Recent use of centrally-acting medications
* Inability to regularly complete the acupuncture treatment regimen
* Inability to undergo the MR-DTI examination
* Refusal to sign the written informed consent form
* Inability of the child or guardian to cooperate during the treatment and follow-up process
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.