Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychological disorder that is related to OCD, and is characterized by sudden, repetitive movements and/or sounds called tics. Some people with OCD also experience tics,… Read more »
Obsessive compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome: Phenotype/genotype studies to disentangle their etiology
Previous research during the time of this study showed that OCD and Tourette syndrome (TS) may share common genetic characteristics. Despite these genes being associated with both OCD and TS,… Read more »
Are children of adults with OCD at greater risk? Investigating the genetics of OCD
At the time of this grant, research into genetic factors underlying OCD and its comorbidities was still novel. The team led by Drs. Black and Gaffney investigated whether children of… Read more »
Single vs. combined pharmacological treatment of children and adolescents with comorbid OCD plus TS
Clinical trials performed for FDA registration for OCD in youth typically excluded youth with comorbid conditions. Notably, many young people have both OCD and Tourette syndrome or OCD and ADHD…. Read more »
Habit reversal for tic-like compulsions
Habit reversal training (HRT) is an evidence-based behavioral treatment for unwanted repetitive actions, behaviors, and habits, which consists of gaining awareness of when these actions are carried out and using… Read more »
A family genetics study of children and adolescents with OCD
Research about the genetics of OCD and related disorders continued to thrive, as scientists sought the basic biological markers that could contribute to OCD developing. Family studies—involving patients and their… Read more »
Clinical and genetics studies of OCD with and without tics
At the time of this study, a key focus of research was exploring the genetics behind OCD and its comorbidities. Genetic association studies were conducted to look at how certain… Read more »