Status:

COMPLETED

Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Tourette Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Medtronic

Conditions:

Tourette Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether deep brain stimulation is effective at reducing tic frequency and severity in adults with Tourette syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18 or older
  • Diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome by DSM-IV
  • Tic frequency at least one per minute at screening
  • prior failure of at least two dopamine receptor or presynaptic blockers
  • negative impact on quality of life

Exclusion

  • significant structural brain lesion (on imaging studies)
  • significant dementia
  • severe head trauma preceding onset of tics
  • use of dopamine receptor blockers prior to recognition of tics
  • prior implanted electrical device
  • electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within 24 months
  • suicide attempt within 12 months
  • significant sociopathic personality
  • current or planned pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00311909

Start Date

June 1 2005

End Date

April 1 2006

Last Update

May 12 2022

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University Hospitals of Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106