SCH: Computer Vision Algorithms to Detect Tics In Patients with Tourette Syndrome
This study aims to develop and evaluate a computer program that can automatically detect when an individual with Tourette Disorder exhibits tics. Ultimately, this will provide individuals with tics real-time feedback about tic occurrence and provide the foundation for a “digital practice partner” to help practice behavior therapy exercises between treatment sessions. (IRB00405603)
Am I eligible to participate?
- be between 9-65 years of age
- have Tourette Syndrome
- English speaking
Overview of Study Procedures
Phone Screen
The phone screen will allow us to learn more about you or your child to help us determine if the study will be a good fit. The initial intake phone call may take up to 30 minutes.
Visit 1
At the initial visit, which can be completed virtually via HIPAA-compliant teleconferencing software (e.g., Zoom), you will be interviewed to determine full eligibility (for individuals under the age of 18, both parent and youth will be consented). This is the only virtual visit.
Visit 2-5
At visits 2, 3, 4, and 5, which are in-person, participants will complete an abbreviated interview and questionnaires and participate in video observations of their tics.
Funding Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
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