Neurofeedback for
Tourette Syndrome
Research Study
Tourette Syndrome
Research Study
Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine are conducting a research study to evaluate the effects of a non-invasive neurofeedback intervention for improving chronic tics. Join our study today!
Conducted in New Haven, CT
Compensation Provided
Experiencing Chronic tics or tourette syndrome
10-16 Years Old
Fast Facts
About Our Research Study
Evidence-based treatments such as therapy and medications are available for individuals with Tourette Syndrome or Chronic Tic Disorder, however, they aren't effective for everyone. The purpose of this study is to explore whether a non-invasive type of brain training called neurofeedback can help reduce tic symptoms. During the study, we will use a form of feedback that involves monitoring brain activity through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) while teaching participants methods that may help reduce tics. Join our study today to help researchers learn more about the effects of neurofeedback for tic disorders! Compensation provided. |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to see if neurofeedback can reduce tic symptoms and improve our understanding of neurofeedback.
Participants may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- 10-16 years old
- Diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or Chronic Tic Disorder
- Currently active tics
- Ability to execute most common tics without moving head while lying on back
- Lives within 2 hours of Yale MRRC and ability and willingness of family to make multiple visits for study participation
There will be a total of 13 visits: 6 in-person visits and 7 meetings done remotely (on Zoom).
The first visit will include an initial MRI scanner session and an assessment to evaluate tic severity. This visit will take approximately 2-3 hours.
The following five visits will involve four scans that take place over the course of one month, scheduled approximately once a week, and then a follow-up scan one month later. These scans can take up to two hours each.
Additionally, there will be five clinical assessments that take approximately one hour each and can be completed remotely.
The first visit will include an initial MRI scanner session and an assessment to evaluate tic severity. This visit will take approximately 2-3 hours.
The following five visits will involve four scans that take place over the course of one month, scheduled approximately once a week, and then a follow-up scan one month later. These scans can take up to two hours each.
Additionally, there will be five clinical assessments that take approximately one hour each and can be completed remotely.
Participants can earn, on average, $840, and up to $1,040, based on performance. Participants will be paid incrementally, session by session.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.