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Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for Youth With Tics and Related Emotional Disorders
Led by University of Miami · Updated on 2026-01-29
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of a DSM-5 tic disorder or caregiver/youth report of clinically impairing tic symptoms
- Youth aged 5 to 17 years
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently
- At least one parent or caregiver available to sign consent, stay during assessments, and complete questionnaires in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Current diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, acute suicidality, alcohol or substance dependence, or eating disorder
- Currently receiving psychotherapy elsewhere or previously received CBIT
- Suicidal or engaged in suicidal behaviors within the past 6 months
- Youth taking psychotropic medication for co-morbid psychiatric illness are included without wash-out period
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 weeks
Participants receive the Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), which consists of a minimum of 6 sessions of 50 minutes each week in an individual or group setting.
At least 6 weekly sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33124
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Danielle Ibarra, Psy.D.
M
Madison Bigler, B.A.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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