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Emerging treatments for Tourette's disorder
1Yale Child Study Center, 230 South Frontage Road, New Haven, CT 06520, USA. Michael.bloch@yale.edu
Current Psychiatry Reports
|July 17, 2008
Summary
Tourette's disorder, a childhood neuropsychiatric condition, often improves with age. This review explores current and emerging treatments for persistent adult symptoms and disability.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Tourette's disorder is a childhood-onset neuropsychiatric condition marked by motor and vocal tics.
- While many children experience symptom improvement during adolescence, some adults face persistent severe symptoms and disability.
- Understanding treatment efficacy is crucial for managing Tourette's disorder across the lifespan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence base for existing treatments for Tourette's disorder.
- To discuss emerging therapeutic interventions for Tourette's disorder.
- To provide an overview of management strategies for Tourette's disorder.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current Tourette's disorder treatments.
- Examination of evidence supporting established therapies.
- Discussion of novel and emerging treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Current treatments for Tourette's disorder vary in efficacy.
- Evidence supports behavioral therapies and pharmacological interventions.
- Emerging treatments show promise for severe and refractory cases.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of Tourette's disorder requires a comprehensive approach.
- Ongoing research is vital for developing improved treatments.
- Personalized treatment strategies are essential for addressing individual patient needs.
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