Tourette's Syndrome Study
Study Description
We use a safe magnetic therapy called Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation as an intervention in children with Tourette's Syndrome to
help decrease the expression of Tics.
Tech
Mind and Body
Disorders Helped
Depression, Parkinson's, MS, etc.
Inclusion Criteria
Children diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome.
Exclusion Criteria
Individuals who are unable to receive an MRI brain scan (i.e. child has metal implants, braces, etc.)
Age Range
Age 6 - 18
Benefits
Our goal is to directly help kids who participate in this study by
decreasing the expression of their tics. This study will help us better
understand how the brains in kids with Tourette's Syndrome are
different compared to typically developing children, to hopefully help
other kids with Tourette's Syndrome in the future.
This study will pay up to $250 for participation.
Risks
The magnetic therapy may cause a headache in the first few sessions,
but it disappears quickly. Boredom, but our participating kids can watch movies!
Study Location and Contact Information
Address:
Alberta Children's Hospital
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8
Contact:
Coordinator: Rose Swanberg
Phone: 403-955-2785
Email: [email protected]
Website: cumming.ucalgary.ca/labs/brainkids/
Time Commitment
A total of twenty-one (21) 1 - 4 hour visits.