Incorporating teleCBIT Into a Hospital-Based Tic Program

About this trial

Last updated 7 years ago

Study ID

TSCTRF2016

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

5 to 65 Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 7 years ago

What is this trial about?

This is a single-arm open trial of Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) delivered to pediatric and adult patients with persistent tic disorders in their homes via videoconferencing (i.e., teleCBIT). All participants who enroll will receive teleCBIT.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* age 5-65, diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or other persistent tic disorder (per diagnostic interview and self-report of prior physician diagnosis)

* Clinical Global Impressions - Severity Score > 3 (i.e., "moderately ill" or worse),

* unmedicated or on stable medication treatment for tics and psychiatric problems,

* fluency in English

* a functional accessible home computer and high speed (i.e., cable/DSL) internet connection

* willingness to sign a release of information to contact a local, licensed medical or mental health provider, of whom they are currently a patient (in case of emergent safety concerns).

* Minor participants must have a parent or guardian who is fluent in English available to attend treatment and assessment sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

* significant suicidality, (i.e., a score of > 12 on the MINI or MINI-Kid suicidality module);

* prior diagnoses of intellectual disability; pervasive developmental disorder, mania, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, substance abuse, substance dependence, or conduct disorder; currently experiencing a psychosocial, psychiatric, or neurological problem that requires immediate care

* lack of a functional home computer with high speed (i.e., cable or DSL) internet connection;

* or, prior receipt of >3 previous sessions of behavior therapy for tics within the past year (per self/parent report)