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The Findings of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Subtypes of Tics-related Disorders

— Observational Tourette Syndrome in Children

For patients and families

In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
The protocol lists: Brain MRI.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Tourette Syndrome in Children. Basic parameters: 0 years — 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Taiwan
Next step
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Official title

The Findings of Resting-state Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diffusion Spectrum Imaging, and Wideband Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Subtypes of Tics-related Disorders

Overview

The findings of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion spectrum imaging in subtypes of tics-related disorders

Interventions

  • Diagnostic test Brain MRI
    All participants receive brain MRI evaluation and clinical evaluation of tic severity.

Primary outcome measures

  • Difference between healthy and Tourette group [Time frame: 2 years after enrollment for primary evaluation]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Age less than 18 years old
  • Diagnosed as Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders

Exclusion criteria

  • History of neuropsychiatric disorders
  • Already receive treatment for Tourette syndrome/chronic tics disorder
  • Have some device not allowed for MRI scan

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Observational model
Case-crossover

Study locations

Taiwan · 1 center
  • National Taiwan University Children Hospital Pediatric Neurology Department — Taipei

Identifiers

NCT: NCT05566496 · 201503062RIND

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗