The ‘reducing psychosis risk by targeting trauma’ trial: Protocol of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy for people with at-risk mental states (Early Intervention in Psychiatry)
This trial aims to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a future randomised controlled trial (RCT) to determine the efficacy of EMDR therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) in people with at-risk future psychosis.
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Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on intensity of primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial (Discover Mental Health)
The present study aimed to determine the effect of desensitization based on EMDR on dysmenorrhea intensity and menstrual distress.
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Effectiveness of EMDR therapy on cognitive performances in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder: A 6-month follow-up study (European Psychiatry)
The aim of this study is to assess cognitive functioning in response to treatment using EMDR therapy.
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Exploring the clinical applications and implications of EMDR therapy for PTSD in forensic settings: A systematic review (European Psychiatry)
The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, to assess the efficacy and evidence supporting the use of EMDR therapy for PTSD within forensic settings
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The relationship between changes in emotional intensity and treatment outcome in PTSD patients in EMDR therapy (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between changes in emotional intensity of traumatic memories during EMDR therapy and treatment outcomes for PTSD.
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Randomized feasibility study evaluating eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy for functional neurological disorder (MODIFI) (Journal of Neurology)
This randomised feasibility study aimed to assess whether a large-scale trial evaluating EMDR for functional neurological disorder (FND) would be feasible and acceptable, finding warranted positive results.
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Remote EMDR versus CBT for PTSD after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a randomized trial (Figshare)
This RCT evaluated the comparative effectiveness of remotely delivered EMDR and CBT in treating PTSD and related symptoms among 89 adult earthquake survivors.
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Cost-effectiveness of massed versus spaced trauma-focused treatment as first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with multiple trauma exposure: Protocol for a single-blind non-inferiority randomised controlled trial (BMJ Open)
This paper describes the research protocol of a single-blind, multicentre RCT to investigate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of M-TFT versus S-TFT in employed, multiply traumatised patients who seek first-line treatment for PTSD.
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Brief intensive EMDR therapy for PTSD in adults with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural problems: A multiple baseline design study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study looks at safety and effectiveness of brief intensive EMDR therapy for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning with PTSD.
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Do eye movements in REM sleep play a role in overnight emotional processing? (Neuropsychologia)
This article dives into the crossover between neurobiology, rapid eye movements (REM), EMDR, and emotional processing.
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Treating fear of cancer recurrence with eye movement desensitization reprocessing: A sequential, randomized single-case experimental design (Journal for Person-Oriented Research)
This study explored whether EMDR therapy is effective in treating clinical fear of cancer recurrence (FCR).
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Neuroimaging in post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review (Archives of Medical Science)
The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the epidemiology, symptoms, and ramifications of PTSD, supplemented by insights gleaned from neuroimaging investigations.
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