The Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. Michigan Chapter
TSA-Michigan
News
Tourette Syndrome Genetic Study
at Johns Hopkins
Johns
Hopkins University is a part of a multi-site study to find the genes
responsible for Tourette syndrome.Locating genes will give us an understanding of the biology of TS and
make individualized treatments possible. This research is funded by the NIH
through the Tourette Syndrome Association and involves six participating
university centers.
To be
eligible to participate in this study, you must be diagnosed with Tourette
Syndrome, be 7 years of age or older.Participating involves one visit to Johns Hopkins Hospital, completing
questionnaires which are reviewed by a physician, giving a small amount of
blood, and doing a short computer activity.All participants are compensated $25 for their participation in the
study.
If you
or someone you know is interested in participating in the study or would like
more information, please contact Dr. Marco Grados at(443) 287-2291 or email at mjgrados@jhmi.edu.
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