Mindfulness-based approaches show promise for reducing tic severity, yet little is known about their effect on comorbid symptoms. The objective was to evaluate secondary outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT) with psychoeducation, relaxation, and supportive therapy (PRST). Twenty-eight adults with Tourette's syndrome or...
Tourette Syndrome and persistent tic disorders (collectively, TS) are characterized by involuntary motor and/or vocal tics that onset in childhood. Existing evidence-based treatments-including behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy-are often only partially effective, associated with burdensome side effects, and/or inaccessible. The current paper describes a randomized controlled trial designed to...
Background: Preliminary research suggests that a mindfulness-based treatment approach may be beneficial for adults with tic disorders. In the present study, we report on the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and symptomatic effect of a novel online mindfulness-based group intervention for adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorder. Data from this study will directly inform the...