TRIO

(Tic Related Impact on Occupations)

TRIO aims to enroll about 300 adults living with tics. After joining the registry, you will be invited to participate in TRIO, if you are eligible. TRIO participants fill out surveys too help us better understand how tics impact day to day life.

Goal
The goal of TRIO is to gather information about the impacts of tics on daily life. We know that tics can impact people in different ways. By getting information from a large group of people from different backgrounds, we can better understand the different ways that tics get in the way of doing the things that people need or want to do. Another goal of the study is to learn about the ways that people use tools to help them complete tasks that are difficult for them.

Why is it important?
Our hope is that the information we gather through TRIO will help us change the way we think about and treat tic disorders. Right now, treatment for tics usually focuses on making tics happen less. This approach does not always result in improvements of day-to-day life. For example, individuals with tics might experience less tics after treatment but are still not able to complete the activities they need or want to do throughout their day. Our hope is that by getting a better understanding of the challenges that individuals with tics face, we can shift the focus of tic treatment towards helping people achieve the goals that they want achieve.

Who can participate? 

• People aged 18 years or older
• Can read English
• People who have access to an internet connect device, like a computer, phone, or tablet
• People who are signed up for the MnTiC registry

Study Flow

1. Find this page: This is a completely online study. Our website is the bridge
   between us!
2. Join the MnTiC Registry: You must first join the registry to get access to online
   research opportunities. After you join the registry, we will invite you to studies you
   might be eligible to do.
3. Consent to be in the study: You can choose to stop participating at any time.
4. Submit forms: Participation includes telling us about yourself through surveys.
5. Stay connected: Subscribe to our newsletter to learn about new tic research.

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Our quarterly newsletter has information on upcoming events, tic research topics, organizational partner activities, and study updates. 

Who can I contact if I have questions?
We’re happy to answer your questions! Email us at: [email protected] or call us at (612) 261-3127