Abstract
BackgroundPreliminary research suggests that a mindfulness-based treatment approach may be beneficial for adults with tic disorders. In the present study, we report on the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and symptomatic effect of a novel online mindfulness-based group intervention for adults with Tourette syndrome or persistent tic disorder. Data from this study will directly inform the conduct of a funded randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of this intervention to another active psychological intervention.MethodsOne cohort of adults with Tourette syndrome participated in an 8-week online mindfulness-based group intervention. Measures of feasibility, acceptability, and safety were administered throughout and at posttreatment. Self-reported measures of mindfulness and clinician-rated measures of tic severity and impairment were administered at baseline and posttreatment.ResultsData on refusal, dropout rate, attendance, participant satisfaction, and safety suggest that this is a feasible and acceptable intervention. However, participant adherence to home practice was lower than anticipated. Mindfulness, tic severity, and tic-related impairment only modestly improved from baseline to posttreatment. Qualitative analysis of participant feedback revealed aspects of the intervention that were most helpful and also areas for improvement.ConclusionsData suggest that although this is a feasible and acceptable intervention, it should be modified to enhance participant adherence, more successfully engage the target mechanism, and optimize outcomes.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov registration #NCT03525626. Registered on 24 April 2018
Highlights
Preliminary research suggests that a mindfulness-based treatment approach may be beneficial for adults with tic disorders
We report on the feasibility, acceptability, and symptomatic effect of a novel online mindfulness-based group intervention for adults with Tourette syndrome (TS) or persistent tic disorder (PTD)
Home practice included looking for opportunities to bring mindful attention to thoughts, emotions, or sensations associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger and irritability, practicing the guided 14-minute Loving Kindness meditation twice, and practicing one of the previously practiced meditations (Riding the Wave, movement, body scan, etc.) on the remaining days of the week
Summary
One cohort of adults with Tourette syndrome participated in an 8-week online mindfulness-based group intervention. Acceptability, and safety were administered throughout and at posttreatment. Self-reported measures of mindfulness and clinician-rated measures of tic severity and impairment were administered at baseline and posttreatment
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