Tic disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Shaoma Group:Take Shaoma Zhijing Granules orally.
Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture
Sponsors
Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Refer to the diagnostic criteria for tic disorders in children in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM - 5). (1) Diagnostic criteria for transient tic disorder 1) One or more motor and/or vocal tics manifested as sudden rapid repetitive non - rhythmic and stereotyped movements or vocalizations. 2) Since the onset of the first tic the duration of the tics is less than 1 year. 3) Onset before the age of 18. 4) The tic symptoms are not caused by certain drugs (such as cocaine) or medical diseases (such as Huntington's disease or post - viral encephalitis). 5) Does not meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic motor or vocal tic disorder or Tourette syndrome. (2) Diagnostic criteria for chronic motor or vocal tic disorder 1) One or more motor tics or vocal tics but only one type of tic appears during the course of the illness. 2) Since the onset of the first tic the frequency of tics can increase or decrease and the duration of the illness is more than 1 year. 3) Onset before the age of 18. 4) The tic symptoms are not caused by certain drugs (such as cocaine) or medical diseases (such as Huntington's disease or post - viral encephalitis). 5) Does not meet the diagnostic criteria for Tourette syndrome. (3) Diagnostic criteria for Tourette syndrome 1) There are multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics which do not have to occur simultaneously. 2) Since the onset of the first tic the frequency of tics can increase or decrease and the duration of the illness is more than 1 year. 3) Onset before the age of 18. 4) The tic symptoms are not caused by certain drugs (such as cocaine) or medical diseases (such as Huntington's disease or post - viral encephalitis). Inclusion criteria (1) Meet the above - mentioned diagnostic criteria. (2) Aged between 5 and 18 years old (including 5 years old but excluding 18 years old). (3) Gender is not restricted. (4) Voluntarily participate in this research project. The children and their guardians fully understand the content of the research and are willing to sign the informed consent form. (5) Willing to comply with the group treatment plan and cooperate to complete all treatment courses. (6) Have not taken relevant western medicines Chinese patent medicines other than Shaoma Zhijing Granules or undergone relevant treatments one month before joining the research project.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay/intellectual developmental disorder, or obvious physical and neuropsychiatric abnormalities. (2) Complicated with serious diseases of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, or hematopoietic system, or having clinically significant abnormalities in liver and kidney functions or electrocardiogram as judged by a doctor. (3) Complicated with drug - induced involuntary movements, other extrapyramidal disorders, Wilson's disease, chorea minor, epileptic myoclonic seizures and other disorders. (4) Children with tic disorders caused by atlanto - axial joint disorder should be excluded. (5) Children with poor compliance who cannot cooperate with the treatment methods of this study. (6) Those who are simultaneously participating in clinical trials of other drugs. (7) Those with a history of fainting during acupuncture or acupuncture - related allergies in the past.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The reduction rate of scores on the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of Traditional Chinese Medicine Symptoms;Assessment of Comorbidity;The time required for effective treatment (the reduction rate of the total score of the YGTSS scale is =30%); | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHaibo YU
Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Outcome results
None listed