TicHelper: A Computerized Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

Summary

Tic Disorders (including Tourette Disorder) are relatively common in school-age children and for some children can lead to significant psychosocial and physical impairment and diminished quality of life. Non-pharmacological treatments have been shown to be effective for reducing tics in some children. These treatment options are desired by parents, but are not widely available. The investigators recently developed an online, computerized, self-administered version of CBIT called TicHelper.com. The current study will test the efficacy of TicHelper.com in a randomized clinical trial.

Conditions

• Tourette's Disorder
• Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

TicHelper

TicHelper.com is an 8-week online program designed to teach tic management skills. Content and activities included in TicHelper.com are based on existing empirically-supported treatments including Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). TicHelper.com is designed to teach tic management skills including psychoeducation, relaxation training, awareness training, competing response training, and social support. It is also designed to teach patients/parents to recognize and reduce tic-exacerbating reactions and activities.

OTHER

Internet Based Resources

The Internet-Based Resources (IBR) condition is designed to provide patients/parents with access to a wide range of educational materials. These materials contain up-to-date information regarding what is known about tic disorders and their management. Materials covering medical, educational, and behavioral/psychological topics are provided.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marquette University

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Utah

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Michael B Himle, Ph.D. · University of Utah

• Douglas W Woods, Ph.D. · Marquette University

• Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. · PsycTech, Ltd.

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

8 Years

Max Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2015-08-31

Primary Completion

2017-06-01

Completion

2017-08-31

Countries

• United States

Study Locations