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Acupuncture Treament in Children With Tic Disorders

No phase Interventional Tic Disorder, Childhood

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Acupuncture, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Tic Disorder, Childhood. Basic parameters: 5 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
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Official title

Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Tic Disorders in Children, Based on MR-DTI

Overview

This study intends to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on tic disorders in Children; and to explore the underlying mechanism of acupuncture intervention on tic disorders based on Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging(MR-DTI).

Interventions

  • Other Acupuncture
    The Acupuncture point prescription is as follows: Sishencong (EX-HN1), bilateral Shuaigu (GB8), bilateral Yangbai (GB14), bilateral Sibai (ST2), bilateral Fengchi (GB20), bilateral Fenglong (ST40), bilateral Hegu (LI4), and bilateral Taichong (LR3). Points will be selected based on Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation, with location standardized according to the 2006 National Standard of the People's Republic of China (GB/T 12346-2006), "Nomenclature and Location of Acupuncture
  • Behavioral Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
    Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is recommended as a first-line intervention by organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology.It consists of several core components: Psychoeducation,Awareness Training,Competing Response Training,Function-Based Intervention and Social Support and Relapse Prevention

Primary outcome measures

  • Yale Global Tic Severity Scal(YGTSS) [Time frame: baseline,4 weeks,8 weeks,6 months]
  • MR-DTI [Time frame: baseline,8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Pediatric quality of life inventory [Time frame: baseline,4 weeks,8 weeks,6 months]
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Symptom Score [Time frame: baseline,4 weeks,8 weeks,6 months]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Must meet the diagnostic criteria for Provisional Tic Disorder (PTD) or Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (CTD)
  • Right-handed children aged 5-18 years
  • Have not previously received systematic acupuncture treatment and are able to adhere to acupuncture treatment for ≥ 2 months
  • Complete medical records available
  • Not currently participating in any other clinical study
  • Voluntary participants, with the signature and consent of their guardians, and children aged 8 and above obtaining their own informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • History of hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease), rheumatic chorea, childhood migraine, epilepsy, intellectual disability, schizophrenia, or other related conditions
  • Presence of organic neurological diseases or other severe conditions significantly impacting quality of life
  • Recent use of centrally-acting medications
  • Inability to regularly complete the acupuncture treatment regimen
  • Inability to undergo the MR-DTI examination
  • Refusal to sign the written informed consent form
  • Inability of the child or guardian to cooperate during the treatment and follow-up process

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

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07588815 · MZPH202604001

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗