A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Behavioral, Educational, and Pharmacological Treatments in Youths With Chronic Tic Disorder or Tourette Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The existing literature on the treatment of pediatric chronic tic disorder (CTD) and Tourette syndrome (TS) indicates that both behavioral therapy (BT) and pharmacotherapy (PT) are effective for reducing symptoms.

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy of BT compared to psychoeducation (PE) or PT for reducing tics and co-occurring symptoms and for improving quality of life (QoL) in a sample of youths with CTD and TS.

Design

A 10 weeks, 2 sites (Catania, Rome) randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized to receive one of the following treatments: BT, PE, or PT.

Participants

110 outpatients aged between 8 and 17 years affected by CTD or TS.

Results

Patients in the BT and PT groups showed a significant reduction in the severity of tic symp

SUBMITTER: Rizzo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5880916 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature