DOI: 10.13056/acamh.27603
https://doi.org/10.13056/acamh.27603

In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Professor Chris Hollis, who is leading a research team working on a research project about ADHD medication and Tics. The focus of this podcast is on this research project, called The SATURN Trial.

The full name of the trial is the ‘Stimulant Medication for ADHD and Tics – Understanding Response versus Non-stimulants (SATURN): a randomised trial of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of methylphenidate versus Guanfacine for ADHD in children and young people with a co-existing tic disorder’.

Discussion points include:

- Definition of Tics and ADHD.
- Potential challenges of differentiating between tics from a Tic Disorder, such as Tourette Syndrome, from other movements from conditions such as chorea dystonia myoclonus.
- Differentiating between stimming movements and tics.
- The reason behind The SATURN Trial and how it is funded.
- The effectiveness of non-stimulant medication in treating the symptoms of ADHD.
- Co-morbidity and Tic Disorders.
- Impact of the ongoing shortage of ADHD medication on patients.
- Why people should be encouraged to get involved in this research and the clinical implications from this research.

This episode is part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s series on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The series explores the evidence-based research on Tourette Syndrome, and other Tic Disorders, as well as the education, treatments, and research in this area.

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ADHD and Tic Disorders: Discussing the SATURN Trial

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.27660
https://doi.org/10.13056/acamh.27660

In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Charlotte Hall, Dr. Tammy Hedderly, Joe Kilgariff, and Lisa Rudge for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome.

Discussion points include:

- The prevalence of Tics and Tic Disorders and to what extent are Tics and Tic Disorders still a misunderstood condition.
- Diagnosis as a gateway to getting support and the difficulty of receiving a diagnosis.
- The importance of increasing a general understanding of what Tics are.
- The impact of labelling and the language used and the surrounding discourse.
- The two main strands of treatment – the medication strand and the Behavioural Therapy strand – and the challenges of accessing treatment.
- Importance of collaboration between patient community, the associations and health professionals and how to get more patients involved in research.
- Overview of some current research projects, including the INTEND project and the ORBIT-UK study.
- The need for NICE guidelines on Tic Disorders to improve diagnosis, treatment, and management, and the impact of the lack of NICE guidelines on equity of services.

This episode is part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s series on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The series explores the evidence-based research on Tourette Syndrome, and other Tic Disorders, as well as the education, treatments, and research in this area.

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Understanding Tic Disorders: A Round Table on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.30077
https://doi.org/10.13056/acamh.30077

In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom, Dr. Holan Liang, Dr. Camilla Babbage, Emma McNally, and Dr. Andrew Curran for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome.

Discussion points include:

- The build-up of momentum and awareness raising around Tics and Tic Disorders.
- The lack of clear clinical pathways in many parts of the UK for how referrals for Tics and Tourette’s are dealt with.
- The importance of patient and family voices in service development and the challenges people with Tourette Syndrome are facing in accessing services.
- What can be done in terms of getting the attention of Commissioners or changing the structure.
- How NICE guidelines for Tourette Syndrome could change the field.
- How best to support healthcare professionals in their work regarding Tics and Tourette Syndrome.

This episode is part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s series on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The series explores the evidence-based research on Tourette Syndrome, and other Tic Disorders, as well as the education, treatments, and research in this area.

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