Status:

UNKNOWN

Neuromodulation of Inhibitory Control in Tic Disorders

Lead Sponsor:

IRCCS Eugenio Medea

Conditions:

Tic Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study aims to assess the effects of non invasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve via transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on cognitive functions, inhibitory and tic cont...

Detailed Description

The investigators planned a single centre, randomized, double-blind, sham- controlled, crossover (within subject) design. Adults with Tic Disorders will be recruited and randomly assigned to two diff...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • adults who aged 18-50 years;
  • Diagnosis of Tic disorders

Exclusion

  • Presence of contraindication to tVNS (history of epilepsy in the last two years, severe brain trauma; presence of metal in the brain/skull or implanted neurostimulator, cardiac pacemaker; state of pregnancy);
  • Recent changes in drugs therapy due to the intake of or the withdrawal from some drugs potentially changing the seizure threshold;
  • Presence of comorbidity with an important medical condition;
  • Severe sensorial, motor and/or behavioural problems that could interfere with the tasks

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 30 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05263414

Start Date

June 1 2022

End Date

April 30 2023

Last Update

March 2 2022

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Scientific Institute, IRCCS E. Medea,

Pasian di Prato, Udine, Italy, 33037