TTAG is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity (MnTiC) Lab — a U.S.-based research center led by Dr. Christine Conelea, known for its pioneering work on tic and compulsive disorders.
This partnership highlights TTAG’s ongoing commitment to connecting national Tourette Syndrome (TS) associations with cutting-edge research that deepens understanding and drives progress for people living with tic disorders worldwide.
🔎 Expanding Global Participation in Research
The MnTiC Registry is a secure, web-based platform where individuals with tic and compulsive disorders — including Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and related conditions — can volunteer to participate in research.
The Registry is designed to make participation simple, inclusive, and globally accessible, ensuring that research insights reflect the diversity of experiences within the tic community.
💡 New Study: Tic Clips
Through the Registry, the Tic Clips study is the first to invite global participation.
This innovative project aims to develop advanced tools that could make tic disorder diagnosis faster and more accurate — ultimately improving access to care and enhancing clinical understanding worldwide.
🌍 Working Together for Progress
By joining forces, TTAG and MnTiC Lab are paving new paths for global collaboration — empowering individuals, expanding participation, and accelerating discoveries that bring hope and progress to everyone affected by tic disorders.
📣 Join the Effort
Community participation is key. By sharing this opportunity through your networks, you help ensure that voices from all regions are represented in research shaping future care.
🔗 Learn more and register today: MnTic Registry
Together, we are moving toward a future of stronger connections, broader inclusion, and deeper understanding across the global tic community.

