Phase II Pilot Controlled Study of Short Vs Longer Term Pimozide (Orap) Therapy in Tourette Syndrome

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether the time period between randomization and endpoint is longer in the short term pimozide therapy or longer term therapy in patients with Tourette syndrome. II. Determine whether tic severity, medication side effects, academic performance and psychosocial functioning are better in the short term pimozide therapy or longer term pimozide therapy.

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Start

1993-02

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Publications

• Background Short-term versus longer term pimozide therapy in Tourette's syndrome: a preliminary study. Neurology. 1999 Mar 10;52(4):874-7. doi: 10.1212/wnl.52.4.874.

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