The Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is conducting a study that will test a piece of dental equipment in children and young adults ages 7-25 with chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. Observation and anecdotal evidence suggest that the use of an oral orthotic (similar to a mouth guard) may reduce tics in people with chronic tic disorders. This is the first research study to test this theory and it intends to assess the effectiveness of this type of intervention for people with chronic tic disorders.  

We are looking for children and young adults ages 7-25 that make sounds or movements that they cannot control like eye blinking, facial grimaces, arm or leg twitches, throat clearing, sniffling, or other noises. If you meet this criteria, you may be eligible to participate in the research study. The study involves:

–        5 visits

–        Medical and psychological evaluations

–        Fitting for a therapeutic dental appliance

 For more information please call us at 212-746-5930.