Behavioral Treatment for Youth Aged 5 to 17 with Tic Disorders Using CBIT

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of the Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics CBIT in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 who have tic disorders or related emotional difficulties. The study aims to better understand how CBIT works and identify factors that influence its outcomes in treating tic symptoms. This trial is led by the University of Miami and focuses on youth with clinically significant tics or tic disorders as defined by standard diagnostic criteria. Participants will receive the CBIT intervention, which includes at least six weekly 50-minute sessions conducted individually or in group settings over a period of up to six weeks. This behavioral therapy is designed to address tic symptoms and related emotional challenges in young people. The study does not include a comparison or placebo group. During the study, participants will be monitored at multiple points including baseline, six weeks, and twelve weeks after starting treatment. Researchers will assess tic severity, tic-related impairment, premonitory urges, quality of life, and emotional symptoms using standardized tools such as the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale and the Parent Tic Questionnaire. Caregivers will also complete questionnaires, and ongoing evaluations will track changes in symptoms and overall well-being throughout the 12-week period following treatment.

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics