Randomized trial of behavior therapy for adults with Tourette syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Tics in Tourette syndrome begin in childhood, peak in early adolescence, and often decrease by early adulthood. However, some adult patients continue to have impairing tics. Medications for tics are often effective but can cause adverse effects. Behavior therapy may offer an alternative but has not been examined in a large-scale controlled trial in adults.

Objective

To test the efficacy of a comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics in adults with Tourette syndrome of at least moderate severity.

Design

A randomized controlled trial with posttreatment evaluations at 3 and 6 months for positive responders.

Setting

Three outpatient research clinics.

Patients

Patients (N = 122; 78 males; age range, 16-69 years) with Tourette syndrome or chronic

SUBMITTER: Wilhelm S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3772729 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature