RECRUITING

Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics

Conditions

Tourette Syndrome Tourette's Disorder Chronic Motor Tic Disorder Chronic Vocal Tic Disorder Persistent Motor Tic Disorder Persistent Vocal Tic Disorder Persistent Tic Disorder Tic Disorders

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Study Overview

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Description

This research study is being done to compare a mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) to psychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST) for individuals with Tourette's syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders (collectively TS). It is the investigator's hope that this information cam be used to improve current treatments for individuals with TS.

Official Title

Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-05-23

Study Completion:2028-12

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06408662

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
1. be ≥18 years of age; 2. meet diagnostic criteria for a primary or co-primary diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or a Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder on a structured clinical interview; 3. have moderate or greater tic severity as evidenced by a YGTSS Total Tic Score of \>14 (when motor and vocal tics are present) or \>10 (when only motor or vocal tics are present); 4. be medication free and/or on a stable dose of psychiatric medication 8 weeks prior to study participation; 5. be not engaged in psychotherapy for non-TS conditions and/or be on a stable course of therapy for 6 months prior to study participation 6. be fluent in English; 7. have access to a smart phone and/or tablet.	1. a current diagnosis of substance use disorder, psychosis, mania or another condition that requires another form of care; 2. severe current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention; 3. concurrent psychotherapy for TS; 4. prior extensive experience with mindfulness and/or meditation.

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

1. be ≥18 years of age;
2. meet diagnostic criteria for a primary or co-primary diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or a Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder on a structured clinical interview;
3. have moderate or greater tic severity as evidenced by a YGTSS Total Tic Score of \>14 (when motor and vocal tics are present) or \>10 (when only motor or vocal tics are present);
4. be medication free and/or on a stable dose of psychiatric medication 8 weeks prior to study participation;
5. be not engaged in psychotherapy for non-TS conditions and/or be on a stable course of therapy for 6 months prior to study participation
6. be fluent in English;
7. have access to a smart phone and/or tablet.

1. a current diagnosis of substance use disorder, psychosis, mania or another condition that requires another form of care;
2. severe current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention;
3. concurrent psychotherapy for TS;
4. prior extensive experience with mindfulness and/or meditation.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Lauren Browning

CONTACT

443-300-8836

mbit@jh.edu

Principal Investigator

Joseph F McGuire, PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Johns Hopkins University

Hannah Reese, PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bowdoin College

Study Locations (Sites)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

Joseph F McGuire, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Johns Hopkins University
Hannah Reese, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Bowdoin College

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-05-23

Study Completion Date2028-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-05-23

Study Completion Date2028-12

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Tourette Syndrome
Tourette's Disorder
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Chronic Vocal Tic Disorder
Persistent Motor Tic Disorder
Persistent Vocal Tic Disorder
Persistent Tic Disorder
Tic Disorders