Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics
Key facts
- Where
- Baltimore, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineBaltimore, United StatesContact: Joseph F McGuire, PhDTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Johns Hopkins University
- Trial code
- NCT06408662
- Record updated
- 11 May 2026
- Original description
This research study is being done to compare a mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) to psychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST) for individuals with Tourette's syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders (collectively TS). It is the investigator's hope that this information cam be used to improve current treatments for individuals with TS.Read full original descriptionShow less
This research study is being done to compare a mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) to psychoeducation with relaxation and supportive therapy (PRST) for individuals with Tourette's syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders (collectively TS). It is the investigator's hope that this information cam be used to improve current treatments for individuals with TS.
Inclusion: be ≥18 years of age; meet diagnostic criteria for a primary or co-primary diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or a Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder on a structured clinical interview; have moderate or greater tic severity as evidenced by a YGTSS Total Tic Score of >14 (when motor and vocal tics are present) or >10 (when only motor or vocal tics are present); be medication free and/or on a stable dose of psychiatric medication 8 weeks prior to study participation; be not engaged in psychotherapy for non-TS conditions and/or be on a stable course of therapy for 6 months prior to study participation; be fluent in English; have access to a smart phone and/or tablet.
Exclusion: concurrent psychotherapy for TS; prior extensive experience with mindfulness and/or meditation; a current diagnosis of substance use disorder, psychosis, mania or another condition that requires another form of care; severe current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention.