Online therapy for childhood tics proves cost-effective over 18 months

A randomized trial shows that therapist-supported remote behavioral treatment for tics in children and adolescents delivers lasting benefits while reducing costs compared to standard care. The finding could reshape how health systems approach pediatric neurological conditions, expanding access beyond specialist clinics.

Originaltitel: Long-term clinical and cost-effectiveness of a therapist-supported online remote behavioural intervention for tics in children and adolescents: extended 12-and 18-month follow-up of a single-blind randomised controlled trial