Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study
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Conditions studied: PTSD, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
In brief
This study will investigate whether a movement and body-based treatment can benefit adults with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The treatment is called Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment, or "SMART", and study participation involves 8 sessions of SMART, as well as pre-treatment, post-treatment, and 3-month follow-up assessments.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06035809
- Run by
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2026-04-15
- Expected to finish
- 2028-04-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-22
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults, aged 18-65
- A primary diagnosis of PTSD as determined by our pre-treatment assessment
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Fluency in written and spoken English (to be able to complete assessments)
- Lives within 30km of London, ON
You may not qualify if…
- any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7T (Tesla) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., pacemaker, pregnancy/possible pregnancy)
- history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score < 15 at the time of incident as assessed retrospectively by participant)
- significant untreated medical illness
- history of neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder
- history of any pervasive developmental disorder
- lifetime bipolar or psychotic disorder
- alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
- extensive narcotic use (e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.)
- anyone who would not be suitable for short-term treatment (as determined by our pre-treatment assessment)
- suicide attempt in last 6 months
Where it is running
- London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital — London, Ontario, Canada (enrolling)
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