Therapeutic effects of short-term trauma stabilization techniques combined with escitalopram in treating adolescent major depressive disorder: A pilot randomized controlled trial (BMC Psychiatry)
This study explored the efficacy of short-term trauma stabilization techniques derived from EMDR therapy combined with escitalopram in the treatment of adolescent major depressive disorder (MDD).
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Pilot study of the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention for injured Division 1 student-athletes (The Sport Journal)
A study examining the use of EMDR therapy for student athletes who had previously been injured.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of tfCBT and EMDR interventions for PTSD in an NHS talking therapies service (The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist)
Study describes a service evaluation of trauma-focused CBT (CT-PTSD) and EMDR treatment outcomes for PTSD.
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Imagery rescripting (ImRs) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as treatment of childhood-trauma related post-traumatic stress disorder (Ch-PTSD) in adults: Effects on schema modes (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study evaluated the effects of imagery rescripting and EMDR therapy for adult patients with childhood trauma related PTSD.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD & trauma in XR using AI agents (TechRxiv)
This research contends that merging Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocols with Extended Reality (XR) simulations and AI-driven adaptive feedback will substantially improve the accessibility, personalization, and efficacy of PTSD treatment.
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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms: Effectiveness, duration and completion (Frontiers in Global Women’s Health)
This study assessed the effectiveness of EMDR on childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms; investigated the effect of EMDR duration on symptom reduction; measured the EMDR completion rate; and explored sample characteristics associated with effectiveness.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in reducing anxiety, marital burnout, and self-disgust among women who have suffered domestic violence (International Journal of Behavioral Sciences)
This study explored effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing anxiety, marital burnout, and feelings of self-disgust among women in Iran who have experienced domestic violence.
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Comparing the effectiveness of desensitization through eye movement and reprocessing with cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on sleep quality in people with primary insomnia (Medical Journal of Mashad University of Medical Sciences)
This study compared the effectiveness of EMDR therapy with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on sleep quality in patients with insomnia.
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Effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing post-traumatic stress among post-myocardial infarction patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis (European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions including EMDR therapy on PTSD, anxiety, and depression in post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients.
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EMDR interventions in refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)
This review analyses the efficacy of EMDR in reducing PTSD in refugees or asylum seekers using randomized controlled studies (RCTs).
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Preliminary efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for children aged 1.5-8 years with PTSD: A multiple baseline experimental design (N=19) (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the efficacy of EMDR therapy for improving PTSD symptoms, behavioral and emotional problems in young children aged 1.5–8 years, and parenting stress in their parents.
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Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the results of a six-day intensive outpatient trauma-focused treatment programme for young individuals (12-25 years) with PTSD, utilizing EMDR therapy, prolonged exposure, social supports, and physical activity.
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