Efficacy Archives

Eye movement desensitization and processing for adolescents with major depressive disorder: Study protocol for a multi-site randomized controlled trial (Trials)

Study to determine the effectiveness of EMDR therapy as stand-alone intervention in adolescents diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy? Obstetric outcomes of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)

The purpose of the study was to determine the obstetric safety and effectiveness of EMDR therapy for pregnant women with fear of childbirth.

A systematic review exploring the role of eye movements in EMDR therapy from a working memory perspective (EMDR UK EMDR Therapy Quarterly)

A review of EMDR therapy mechanisms of action discussing eye movements (EMs) and working memory.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or supportive counseling prior to exposure therapy in patients with panic disorder: Study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial (IMPROVE) (BMC Psychiatry)

The goal is to investigate whether EMDR therapy plus exposure therapy improves efficacy/tolerability in patients with panic disorder.

To predict, prevent, and manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A review of pathophysiology, treatment and biomarkers (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)

This review highlights the current literature regarding the pathophysiology, disease development models, treatment modalities, and preventive models from a public health perspective, and discusses the current state of biomarker research.

Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A state of the art review (Current Neuropharmacology)

This narrative review describes the progress in the understanding and treatment of PTSD.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (Medical Clinics of North America)

This article explores recommended treatments for PTSD, including touching on the efficacy of EMDR.

Safety, feasibility, and efficacy of EMDR Therapy in adults with PTSD and mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and mental health problems: A multiple baseline study (Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

EMDR therapy was found to be safe, feasible, and (potentially) efficacious in decreasing PTSD symptoms for adults with MID-BIF.

Efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy on symptoms of acrophobia and anxiety sensitivity in adolescent girls: A randomized controlled trial (Frontiers in Psychology)

Study shows that virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) and EMDR can improve symptoms of acrophobia & anxiety in female adolescents.

Efficacy

Eye movement desensitization and processing for adolescents with major depressive disorder: Study protocol for a multi-site randomized controlled trial (Trials)

How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy? Obstetric outcomes of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)

A systematic review exploring the role of eye movements in EMDR therapy from a working memory perspective (EMDR UK EMDR Therapy Quarterly)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or supportive counseling prior to exposure therapy in patients with panic disorder: Study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial (IMPROVE) (BMC Psychiatry)

To predict, prevent, and manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A review of pathophysiology, treatment and biomarkers (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)

Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A state of the art review (Current Neuropharmacology)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (Medical Clinics of North America)

Safety, feasibility, and efficacy of EMDR Therapy in adults with PTSD and mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and mental health problems: A multiple baseline study (Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

Efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy on symptoms of acrophobia and anxiety sensitivity in adolescent girls: A randomized controlled trial (Frontiers in Psychology)

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions (BJPsych Advances)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Part 1 – theory, procedure and use in PTSD (BJPsych Advances)

Can working memory account for EMDR efficacy in PTSD? (Preprint, BMC Psychology)

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