Application of Gut Microbiota in the Treatment and Efficacy Evaluation of Tic Disorders: A Systematic Review

Key Points

• This review examines the role of gut microbiota in tic disorders and evaluates the current evidence for treatment efficacy.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on gut microbiota and tic disorders.
• Analyzed the effects of microbiota-based interventions on tic disorder outcomes.
• Identified methodological limitations and areas for improvement in current research.
• Found evidence supporting the role of gut microbiota in immune modulation relevant to tic disorders.
• Noted promising, but heterogeneous results from current microbiota-based strategies.
• Emphasized the need for high-quality studies to establish clinical applications of findings.

Abstract