No systematic study of the autonomic nervous system in patients with chronic multiple tic and Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome has been performed. The autonomic nervous system is involved in the regulation of those body functions which are involuntary and unconscious. These functions include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, digestion, sweating, salivation, and sexual functions. We plan to examine the autonomic nervous system function in 40 Tourette Syndrome patients. The test battery includes examination of blood pressure and pulse rates under various conditions and the measurement of body temperature, skin temperature and sweating response to a heat lamp stimulus. This research is aimed at better understanding whether Tourette Syndrome Involves areas of the brain other than those controlling movement and attention. It is hoped that this knowledge will help researchers in developing new methods of treating the various disabilities of Tourette Syndrome in the future. Christophen G. Goetz, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL Award: $4,200 Tourette Association of America, Inc. – Research Grant Award 1984 No systematic study of the autonomic nervous system in patients with chronic multiple tic and Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome has been performed. The autonomic nervous system is involved in the regulation of those body functions which are involuntary and unconscious. These functions include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, digestion, sweating, salivation, and sexual functions. We plan to examine the autonomic nervous system function in 40 Tourette Syndrome patients. The test battery includes examination of blood pressure and pulse rates under various conditions and the measurement of body temperature, skin temperature and sweating response to a heat lamp stimulus. This research is aimed at better understanding whether Tourette Syndrome Involves areas of the brain other than those controlling movement and attention. It is hoped that this knowledge will help researchers in developing new methods of treating the various disabilities of Tourette Syndrome in the future. Christophen G. Goetz, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL Award: $4,200 Tourette Association of America, Inc. – Research Grant Award 1984
Autonomic Testing in Tourette Syndrome Patients
Grant Type
Clinical
Grant Year
1984
Institution Location
IL
Institution Organization Name
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Med Ctr.
Investigators Name
Goetz, Christopher, MD