Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study

What this study is about

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.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join 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 be able to join 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 this trial is running

• London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada

Who to contact

Suzy - Coordinator · 519-685-8500 · suzy.southwell@lhsc.on.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06035809.