Testing the efficacy of a comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics

Testing the efficacy of a comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics - Testing the efficacy of a comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000032975

Enrollment

Registered

2018-06-14

Start date

2018-07-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

tic disorder

Interventions

Comprehensive Behavior Interventions for Tics: 9 session, 11 weeks, including psycho-education, functional analysis, relaxation and HRV biofeedback. During HRT training, we will use electromyograph b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: having a persistent motor or vocal tic disorders or Tourette's disorders

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: mental retardation, under 13 in YGTSS symptom score (Under 9 score in YGTSS symptoms score when patients have an only motor or vocal tics), severe major depression, psychotic disorder or other comorbid symptoms that disturbs treating tics

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
tic symptoms rated by YGTSS in pre-session assessment, session 6 and 9	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
anxiety, premonitory urge, tic suppression ability (rated in pre-session assessment, session 6 and 9) social functioning, QOL (rated in pre-session assessment, session 9)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactNatsumi Matsuda

the University of Tokyo Department of Child Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo

mknatsumi-tky@umin.ac.jp0358008664

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026