Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study (NCT06035809)
The Effects of Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) on Adults With PTSD
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (11 items).
Location: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital — London, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- SMART (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital — London, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (519) 685-8500
Email: suzy.southwell@lhsc.on.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.