Status:
COMPLETED
VoIP Delivered Behavior Therapy for Tourette Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
University of Utah
Conditions:
Tourette Syndrome
Chronic Tic Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-17 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to examine the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of Voice over Internet Protocol delivered behavior therapy for Tourette Syndrome through in a random...
Detailed Description
A Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is an emerging treatment for children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and has been shown to be efficacious in separate randomized trials with childr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Resides in the state of Wisconsin
- Ages 8-17
- Meets DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for Chronic Tic Disorder (CMVT or TS)
- Clinical global Impressions - Severity Score greater than or equal to 4 (moderately ill)
- YGTSS Total Score greater than or equal to 14 and less than 30 OR Total Score greater than or equal to 10 and less than 20 if CTD with motor tics only
- Unmedicated or on stable medication treatment for tics, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and/or depressive disorder for at least 6 weeks, with no planned changes for duration of study participation
- Fluent English speaker
Exclusion
- YGTSS Total Tic Score \> 30 (for any score exceeding 30 on the YGTSS, the research team determined the appropriateness of the patient's participation in the study, taking into account the patient's global functioning)
- WASI-Vocab subtest T-Score \< 37
- DSM-IV substance abuse or dependence or Conduct Disorder within the past 3 months
- Lifetime DSM-IV diagnosis of Pervasive developmental disorder, Mania, or Psychotic Disorder
- Any serious psychiatric, psychosocial, or neurological condition requiring immediate treatment other than that provided in the current
- Previous treatment with HRT for tics (four or more sessions)
- Lack of a functional, and accessible home computer, and high speed (i.e., cable/DSL) internet connection
- Refusal to sign a release of information form for the child's local primary care physician, mental health professional, or neurologist.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02247206
Start Date
December 1 2012
End Date
November 1 2013
Last Update
September 23 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Psychology Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53211