Author:
Prato Adriana,Maugeri Nicoletta,Chiarotti Flavia,Morcaldi Lucia,Vicario Carmelo M.,Barone Rita,Rizzo Renata
Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical effectiveness of online remote behavior therapy, compared with face-to-face therapy in reducing tics and co-occurring disorders associated with the tics in a sample of youths with Tourette Syndrome.DesignA randomized controlled trial. TS patients were randomized to receive face-to-face or online remote behavior therapy.Participants40 children aged between 9 and 16 years affected by Tourette Syndrome.ResultsOnline remote and face-to-face behavior therapy are equally effective in the treatment of tics and co-occurring disorders in children and adolescents affected by Tourette Syndrome. Both groups showed an improvement in the severity of tics, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms, as assessed by neuropsychological findings. Online remote behavior therapy was more effective for reducing depressive symptoms than face-to-face behavior therapy.ConclusionsOnline remote behavior therapy is a promising tool for behavioral therapies for patients with Tourette Syndrome and may represents an alternative treatment option.
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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