Patterned changes in urge ratings with tic suppression in youth with chronic tic disorders

摘要

Background: Premonitory urges are central to emerging behavioral models of chronic tic disorders (Cm). Urge reduction has been proposed as a behavioral explanation for tic maintenance and exacerbation as well as the efficacy of behavioral treatments. Prior investigations have produced inconsistent findings despite common methodologies. The current study evaluated the possibility that data aggregation obscures distinct and meaningful patterns of change in urge ratings when tics are freely expressed versus suppressed.