Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for chronic pain: A systematic review
This study’s objective is to systematically review the efficacy of EMDR for managing chronic pain.
Article Abstract
“Background: Nonpharmacologic interventions have known benefits for managing chronic pain, particularly for conditions such as fibromyalgia, and are included in clinical guidelines. However, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has not been established as a routine clinical practice for pain management.
—Description from publisher
Article Access
Open Access
Singla, A., Futela, P., Arora, K., Toussaint, L., Ahmad, Z., Baptista, A. M., Anstine, C. V., Hurt, R. T., Philpot, L. M., & Mohabbat, A. B. (2025). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for chronic pain: A systematic review. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Online. Open access: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/27683605251362035
Date
July 30, 2025
Creator(s)
Abhinav Singla, Pragyat Futela, Komal Arora
Contributor(s)
Loren Toussaint, Zaain Ahmad, Aleksandra Murawska Baptista, Christopher V. Anstine, Ryan T. Hurt, Lindsey M. Philpot, Arya B. Mohabbat
Topics
Pain/Chronic Pain
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
APA Citation
Singla, A., Futela, P., Arora, K., Toussaint, L., Ahmad, Z., Baptista, A. M., Anstine, C. V., Hurt, R. T., Philpot, L. M., & Mohabbat, A. B. (2025). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for chronic pain: A systematic review. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Online. Open access: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/27683605251362035
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access