Remote eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for posttraumatic stress disorder in adult congenital heart disease: A clinical case study (Clinical Case Studies)

This study describes the remote EMDR therapy treatment for a patient with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) and PTSD to underscore the value of trauma-informed care within cardiac services.

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Rapid remission of trauma-related somatic pain with a single session of EMDR: A case report (Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress)

A case report that presents a clinically significant outcome with EMDR intervention involving a patient who complained of persistent pain in his upper arm.

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Investigation of the effectiveness of an EMDR-focused intervention program aimed at enhancing self-regulated learning on self-regulation and trauma symptoms among university students with academic-related traumatic experiences (Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress)

This study investigated the effectiveness of an EMDR based intervention program for university students with school-related traumatic experiences.

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PTSD and complex PTSD, current treatments and debates: A review of reviews (British Medical Bulletin)

This review is a summary of the current state of the evidence for PTSD treatment and discusses the findings of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published between 2019 and 2024.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in persons with personality disorders: A randomized clinical trial (JAMA Network Open)

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing personality disorder (PD) symptoms compared with a waiting list, regardless of PTSD status.

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Efficacy and safety in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in patients with psychosis: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy)

This review aims to assess the safety of EMDR in individuals with psychosis and co-morbid PTSD and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing psychotic and trauma-related symptoms.

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Impact of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on the severity of anxiety among physicians and nurses working in intensive care units (Preprint, BMC Nursing)

This study examined the effect of EMDR therapy on the severity of anxiety experienced by physicians and nurses employed in the ICUs of Ganjavian Hospital in Dezful, Iran.

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Posttraumatic stress disorder interventions for children aged zero to six years: A scoping review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This review seeks to explore and synthesize the current literature on PTSD interventions for children aged zero to six years to inform the treatment and future research on effective, age-appropriate treatments.

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EMDR-therapy for child-related PTSD in parents of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and severe emotional dysregulation: A multiple baseline evaluation (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

A single-case design study with the application of EMDR therapy for parents of adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emotional dysregulation (ED).

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Therapeutic effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for substance use disorders: A meta-analysis of addiction-related and emotional symptoms (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

This meta-analysis identified the effects of EMDR on both addiction-related symptoms (e.g., craving, addiction severity) and comorbid emotional symptoms (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety), in substance use disorders (SUDs).

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8-day intensive treatment programme for PTSD and complex PTSD vs treatment as usual: A clinical trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study compared the effect of an 8-day intensive treatment programme (ITP) with traditionally spaced treatments for PTSD. The programme includes prolonged exposure (PE), EMDR therapy, physical activity, and psychoeducation. 

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Treatment outcomes for military-affiliated clients with posttraumatic stress disorder in a community mental health network (Journal of Traumatic Stress)

This study examined treatment outcomes for 2,717 military-affiliated clients receiving treatment for PTSD within a community mental health network.

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