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Tics in the Pediatric Population: Pragmatic Management.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Tourette syndrome research highlights from 2017.F1000Research · 2018Pooled it
- Efficacy of Clonidine Adhesive Patch for Patients With Tourette Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial.Clinical neuropharmacologyTrial
- Exploring the Therapeutic Potential and Mechanism of Qiangzhi Fang in a Rat Model of Tic Disorder with ADHD: Behavioral and Molecular Insights.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2026Article
- Tic Disorders Care Gaps in Spanish-Speaking Latin America.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2025Article
- Addressing co-occurring conditions in behavioural therapy for tic disorders: a review and guideline.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2024Review
- Perspectives from Adults with Tourette Syndrome on Research Priorities and Registry Development: A Focus Group Study.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2024Article
- Scoping Review of Multidisciplinary Care in Tourette Syndrome.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2023Article
- Treatment failure in persistent tic disorders: an expert clinicians' consensus-based definition.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2023Article
- Mechanism of Qihuang needle therapy in the management of tic disorders: a clinical trial protocol.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- European clinical guidelines for Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders-version 2.0. Part III: pharmacological treatment.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2022Review
- Acute and Long-Term Effects of an Internet-Based, Self-Help Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Children and Teens with Tic Disorders with Comorbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Reanalysis of Data from a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- An International Survey of Health Care Services Available to Patients With Tourette Syndrome.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics reduces perception-action binding during inhibitory control in Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- Current Status, Diagnosis, and Treatment Recommendation for Tic Disorders in China.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2020Review
- Effectiveness and Safety of a Clonidine Adhesive Patch for Children With Tic Disorders: Study in a Real-World Practice.Frontiers in neurology · 2020Article
- Assessment and Management of Tic Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care Settings.Current developmental disorders reports · 2019Article
- Prescriptions for Alpha Agonists and Antipsychotics in Children and Youth with Tic Disorders: A Pharmacoepidemiologic Study.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2019Article
- Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders in Children: A Brief Review.Iranian journal of child neurology · 2019Review
- Current behavioral assessments of movement disorders in children.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2018Review
- Review of the evidence for the management of co-morbid Tic disorders in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary tic disorders, notably Tourette syndrome, are very common movement disorders in childhood. However, the management of such patients still poses great therapeutic challenges to medical professionals.
methodsBased on a synthesis of the available guidelines published in Europe, Canada, and the United States, coupled with more recent therapeutic developments, the authors provide a pragmatic guide to aid clinicians in deciding when and how to treat patients who have primary tic disorders.
resultsAfter a systematic assessment of tics and common neuropsychiatric comorbidities (primarily attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] and obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD]), the first step in treatment is a comprehensive psychoeducation of patients and families that addresses the protean phenomenology of tics and associated behaviors, coping mechanisms, prognosis, and treatment options. When more active intervention beyond watchful monitoring is indicated, hierarchical evaluation of treatment targets (i.e., tics vs. comorbid behavioral symptoms) is crucial. Behavioral treatments for tics are restricted to older children and are not readily available to all centers, mainly due to the paucity of well-trained therapists. Pharmacological treatments, such as antipsychotics for tics, stimulants and atomoxetine for ADHD, and α2A-agonists for children with tics plus ADHD, represent widely available and effective treatment options, but safety monitoring must be provided. Combined polypharmacological and behavioral/pharmacological approaches, as well as neuromodulation strategies, remain under-investigated in this population of patients.
conclusionsThe treatment of children with tics and Tourette syndrome is multifaceted. Multidisciplinary teams with expertise in neurology, psychiatry, psychology, and pediatrics may be helpful to address the complex needs of these children.
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