Poor quality in systematic reviews on PTSD and EMDR – an examination of search methodology and reporting (Frontiers in Psychology)

This study evaluated the quality of systematic reviews by analyzing how they perform and report, using EMDR therapy as an example.

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Early intervention with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to reduce the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms in recent rape victims: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This RCT examines the efficacy of early EMDR therapy aimed to reduce the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms in victims of recent rape.

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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment associated with parent management training (PMT) for the acute symptoms in a patient with PANDAS syndrome: a case report (Italian Journal of Pediatrics)

Results indicate the possibility of improving the treatment outcomes of patients with PANDAS by a combining antibiotic and EMDR therapies.

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Abstinence following a motivation-skill-desensitization-mental energy intervention for heroin dependence: A three-year follow-up result of a randomized controlled trial (Current Medical Science)

Combined strategy for relapse prevention, including EMDR, could be a promising approach for preventing relapse among heroin users in China.

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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and combination treatments in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A network meta-analysis (JAMA Psychiatry)

Study to examine comparative outcomes and acceptability of psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments in adults with PTSD.

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Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder following childbirth (Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Systematic review of the literature on treatment options for PTSD following childbirth and to assess their efficacy.

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Mixed Methods Evaluation of EMDR for Treating Female Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence (Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation)

This study assessed the efficacy of EMDR for women who experienced trauma due to sexual or domestic violence.

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Effects of “Visual Schema Displacement Therapy” (VSDT), an abbreviated EMDR protocol and a control condition on emotionality and vividness of aversive memories: Two critical analogue studies (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)

Testing efficacy of Visual Schema Displacement Therapy, an abbreviated EMDR protocol, and control condition for negative emotional memories.

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Interventions EMDR dans le traitement des addictions (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

La consommation de tabac, d’alcool et de drogues illicites est très répandue et a des conséquences négatives importantes pour les individus…

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Randomized Controlled Trial: EMDR Early Intervention With and Without Eye Movements for Learned Helplessness State (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Learned helplessness (LH) is a psychological trait which occurs after repeated exposure to aversive and uncontrollable situations.

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Randomized Controlled Trial: Provision of EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents and Ongoing Traumatic Stress to First Responders (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

The EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents and Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-PRECI) for PTSD symptoms in active duty first responders.

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Cultural Themes and Discourse in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Research study examined 56 EMDR clinician responses to case vignette to explore how they integrated the role of culture in EMDR therapy.

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