Mobile app-assisted treatment for children and adolescents with tics
Official title: Mobile App-assisted Behavioral Treatment (MA-BT) in Children and Adolescents With a Chronic Tic Disorder. Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Treatment Response and Satisfaction
Run by Aarhus University Hospital · NCT05390268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a mobile app can help children and teens with tic disorders manage their symptoms better and stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Aarhus University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus N, Risskov) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05390268 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children and adolescents diagnosed with chronic motor or vocal tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, who have a tic severity score above specified thresholds.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with psychotic disorders, severe depression, suicidal ideation, severe eating disorders, or those with an IQ below 70 may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project focuses on children and adolescents suffering from chronic tic disorders, which affect 0.5-1% of this population. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app-assisted behavioral treatment designed to provide accessible and optimal tic management. By integrating psychoeducation and behavioral strategies through the app, the study seeks to enhance treatment adherence and improve outcomes for patients. The approach is particularly beneficial for those managed in primary care settings, ensuring that effective treatment is available in their immediate environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the management and quality of life for children and adolescents with tic disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While mobile app-assisted treatments are gaining traction, this specific approach for tic disorders is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * a primary diagnosis of a chronic motor/vocal tics disorder including Tourette syndrome according to the WHO ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders * a total tic score higher than 13 on the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS), or above a tic score of 9, if only motor or vocal tics are present Exclusion Criteria: * psychotic disorder * primary severe depression * suicidal ideation or attempts * primary severe eating disorder * IQ below 70 (mental retardation) * participation in tic training based on HRT/ERP treatment within 6 months
Where it's running
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AarhusUH
Aarhus N, Risskov, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: judith nissen, phd
- Email: judiniss@rm.dk
- Phone: +4529931523
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.