Brain Wave Study of Tic Disorders

Purpose of Study:

To examine the relationship between brain wave and body movement among children with and without Chronic Tic Disorders.

Participation:

• Cognitive Assessments, personal interviews, questionnaires
• Time commitment averages 3-4 hours
• Children will have their brain activity (EEG) recorded

Entrance Requirements:

• Children must be between 7 and 15 years of age
• Children must meet eligibility requirements for having a
• Chronic Tic Disorder or be typically developing.

Benefits & Payment:

• Psychological and intelligence evaluations
• Up to $89 for parking and travel expenses per participant

For More information, call 310-825-3735 or email AndreaDillon@mednet.ucla.edu

*Principal Investigators:

Sandra K. Loo, Ph.D., Child Clinical Psychologist
John Piacentini, Ph.D., Child Clinical Psychologist
At the UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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