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Guanfacine in Children With Tic Disorders
NCT01547000 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this pilot study is to obtain preliminary information on the tolerability and efficacy of extended release guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) in children with Tourette Disorder (TD, also called Tourette syndrome).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG placebo
- DRUG extended-release guanfacine (Intuniv)
Study Locations (3)
Connecticut
- Yale Child Study Center — New Haven
Florida
- University of South Florida — Tampa
New York
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01547000
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01547000 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Yale University, which has 1,283 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Tourette Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01547000 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Connecticut, Florida, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01547000 about?
NCT01547000 is a clinical study titled "Guanfacine in Children With Tic Disorders". The goal of this pilot study is to obtain preliminary information on the tolerability and efficacy of extended release guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) in children with Tourette Disorder (TD, also called Tourette syndrome).
What is the current status of trial NCT01547000?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2012-04. Estimated completion is 2016-12.
What conditions does trial NCT01547000 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01547000?
The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), extended-release guanfacine (Intuniv) (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01547000?
This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,283 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01547000 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Connecticut, Florida, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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