Observing sensory symptoms in Tourette syndrome
Sensory Symptoms in Tourette Syndrome
This study looks at how sensory symptoms affect people with Tourette syndrome over time by having them fill out questionnaires about their experiences each year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 214 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nashville, Tennessee and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03851484 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with Tourette syndrome and aims to assess the non-motor features associated with the condition over time. Participants will complete a series of validated questionnaires regarding their sensory experiences, premonitory urges, and other related symptoms annually. The study will stratify participants by age into late adolescents and adults to analyze variations in symptoms. The data collected will help in understanding the extent and impact of sensory dysregulation in individuals with Tourette syndrome.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of Tourette syndrome or related chronic tic disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of psychotic disorders or significant neurologic disorders other than Tourette syndrome may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of sensory symptoms in Tourette syndrome, leading to improved management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on Tourette syndrome, this specific focus on sensory symptoms and their longitudinal assessment is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Ability to provide informed consent and answer self-report questionnaires independently in English * Diagnosis of Tourette syndrome (TS), chronic motor tic disorder, or chronic vocal tic disorder Exclusion criteria: * History of psychotic disorder * History of significant neurologic disorder (e.g., stroke) other than TS or another chronic tic disorder
Where this trial is running
Nashville, Tennessee and 1 other locations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David A Isaacs, MD, MPH — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Michelle Eckland, BS
- Email: michelle.r.eckland.1@vumc.org
- Phone: 615-875-7394
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.