Meta-anlaysis of Internet-based Behavior Therapy for Tic Disorder

In this meta-analysis, internet-based behavior therapy demonstrated modest yet statistically significant reductions in tic symptoms, marginally lower than those achieved with in-person. Nevertheless, their cost-effectiveness and potential to broaden treatment accessibility underscore the necessity for large-scale, methodologically rigorous trials that explore long-term outcomes, developmental considerations, and comorbidities. Our findings support the clinical utility and feasibility of internet-based behavior therapy for tic disorders. This approach may broaden treatment access for underserved communities and potentially improve patients' quality of life in the digital healthcare era.