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Acupuncture Treament in Children With Tic Disorders
Sponsor: Meizhou People's Hospital
Summary
This study intends to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on tic disorders in Children; and to explore the underlying mechanism of acupuncture intervention on tic disorders based on Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging(MR-DTI).
Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Tic Disorders in Children, Based on MR-DTI
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2030-05
Last Updated
2026-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture
The Acupuncture point prescription is as follows: Sishencong (EX-HN1), bilateral Shuaigu (GB8), bilateral Yangbai (GB14), bilateral Sibai (ST2), bilateral Fengchi (GB20), bilateral Fenglong (ST40), bilateral Hegu (LI4), and bilateral Taichong (LR3). Points will be selected based on Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation, with location standardized according to the 2006 National Standard of the People's Republic of China (GB/T 12346-2006), "Nomenclature and Location of Acupuncture Points." After routine skin disinfection, Sishencong will be obliquely needled to a depth of 0.5 cun, and the remaining points will be perpendicularly needled to a depth of 1 cun. The twirling manipulation will be applied until the needling sensation (Deqi) is locally achieved. Needles will be retained for 30 minutes. Treatment will be administered once daily, 5 times per week, for a total of 8 weeks (40 sessions).
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is recommended as a first-line intervention by organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology.It consists of several core components: Psychoeducation,Awareness Training,Competing Response Training,Function-Based Intervention and Social Support and Relapse Prevention