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Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study

Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

ReDA: 12919

Status

Not yet recruiting

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 65 Years
All
All

Not accepting

Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Started 2 years ago

What is this trial 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.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults, aged 18-65

2. A primary diagnosis of PTSD as determined by our pre-treatment assessment

3. Ability to provide informed consent

4. Fluency in written and spoken English (to be able to complete assessments)

No

Exclusion Criteria

1. any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7T (Tesla) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., pacemaker, pregnancy/possible pregnancy)

2. 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)

3. significant untreated medical illness

4. history of neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder

5. history of any pervasive developmental disorder

6. lifetime bipolar or psychotic disorder

7. alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months

8. extensive narcotic use (e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.)

9. anyone who would not be suitable for short-term treatment (as determined by our pre-treatment assessment)

10. suicide attempt in last 6 months

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Location

Status