Efficacy of a Resources Activation Treatment on Tic-symptoms
- Conditions
- Tic-Disorder
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Resources activation
- Registration Number
- NCT02190370
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Cologne
- Brief Summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a resources activation based treatment programme in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years with tic disorders.
- Detailed Description
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention aimed at the activation of resources for children and adolescents with tic disorders. The activation of resources treatment programme was developed at Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Cologne and is currently evaluated in different studies.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
- 8-18 years
- Diagnosis of chronic motor or vocal Tic (F95.1) or Tourette-Syndrome (F95.2)
- YGTSS total score F95.2>13, F95.1>9
- Tics are the main problems
- IQ>80
- If medication, then has been stable for at least one months in medicated patients
- No change in medication treatment is planned
- Ability to participate in weekly outpatient treatment
- Acceptance of randomization
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Psychosis
- Parallel continuous psychotherapy of tics or comorbid
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Resources activation Resources activation At first patients get informed about Tics in general. Through different exercises existing resources and skills are activated and strengthened. Feeling of self-esteem and self-respect are strengthened. Also the emotional awareness is strengthened. Relaxation methods are also introduced.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self-esteem (Harter-Scale-SBB)(self rating) T0, after 8 weeks (T1), 24weeks (T3) The Harter-Scale is used to assess self-esteem
Change in Symptom Checklist for Tic-Symptoms (FBB-TIC), parent rating Baseline (T0), after 8 weeks (T1), 16weeks (T2), 24weeks (T3) The FBB-TIC is used to assess Tic-Symptoms according to DSM-IV and ICD-10 rated by parents
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change of comorbid ADHD Symptoms (FBB/SBB-ADHD), parent, teacher and self-rating T0, after 8 weeks (T1), 24 weeks (T3) The Symptom Checklist for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (FBB-/SBB-ADHS) assess all symptom criteria according to DSM IV and ICD-10.
Change in Symptom Checklist for Tic-Symptoms (FBB-/SBB-TIC), Teacher-/self-rating Baseline (T0), after 8 weeks (T1), 16 weeks (T2), 24weeks (T3) The SBB-TIC is used to assess Tic-Symptoms according to DSM-IV and ICD-10 rated by parents
Change in Symptom Checklist for Tic-Symptoms, clinical rating Baseline (T0), after 8 weeks (T1), 16weeks (T2), 24weeks (T3) The Checklist is used to assess Tic-Symptoms according to DSM-IV and ICD-10 rated by clinicians
Change in Tic-Symptoms (observation) Between T1 and T3 up to 16 weeks, during each session/week Tic symptoms are observed through video tapes and are rated through clinicians
Change of comorbid OCD Symptoms (ZWIK-E), parent-rating T0, after 8 weeks (T1), 24weeks (T3) The ZWIK assess OCD criteria.
Change of comorbid Symptoms (CBCL/TRF/YSR), parent-/teacher-/self-rating T0, after 8 weeks (T1), 24weeks (T3) The CBCL, TRF and YSR assess a variation of different criteria.
Change in Tic-Symptoms (YGTSS-TIC), overall score Baseline (T0), after 8 weeks (T1),16weeks (T2), 24weeks (T3) The YGTSS is used to assess Tic-Symptoms in a semi structured interview with parents and patients
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University Hospital of Cologne, Department of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
🇩🇪Cologne, Germany