Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 Treatmen...
Detailed Description
This study will investigate the use of SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment) with adults experiencing symptoms related to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). In addition to the more we...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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)
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 5 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 5 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06035809
Start Date
January 5 2026
End Date
January 5 2028
Last Update
November 19 2025
Active Locations (1)
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London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5