Eye movement desensitization (EMD) to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder-related stress reactivity in Indonesia PTSD patients: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Study testing whether eye movements provided during Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD) are effective in reducing stress reactivity in PTSD.
Article Abstract
“Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychological treatment for PTSD. It is yet unclear whether eye movements also reduce stress reactivity in PTSD patients. This study aims to test whether eye movements, as provided during Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD), are more effective in reducing stress reactivity in PTSD patients as compared to a retrieval-only control condition.
Methods: The study includes participants who meet criteria of PTSD of the public psychological services in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. One hundred and ten participants are randomly assigned to either an (1) Eye Movement Desensitization group (n = 55) or (2) retrieval-only control group (n = 55). Participants are assessed at baseline (T0), post-treatment (T1), 1 month (T2), and at 3 months follow-up (T3). Participants are exposed to a script-driven imagery procedure at T0 and T1. The primary outcome is heart rate variability (HRV) stress reactivity during script-driven imagery. Secondary outcomes include heart rate (HR), pre-ejection period (PEP), saliva cortisol levels, PTSD symptoms, neurocognitive functioning, symptoms of anxiety and depression, perceived stress level, and quality of life.
Discussion: If the EMD intervention is effective in reducing stress reactivity outcomes, this would give us more insight into the underlying mechanisms of EMDR’s effectiveness in PTSD symptom reduction.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Susanty, E., Sijbrandij, M., Srisayekti, W., & Huizink, A. C. (2021). Eye movement desensitization (EMD) to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder-related stress reactivity in Indonesia PTSD patients: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 22, 181. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05100-3
Date
March 4, 2021
Creator(s)
Eka Susanty, Marit Sijbrandij, Wilis Srisayekti
Contributor(s)
Anja C. Huizink
Topics
PTSD
Practice & Methods
Protocols
Extent
12 pages
Publisher
BMC
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APA Citation
Susanty, E., Sijbrandij, M., Srisayekti, W., & Huizink, A. C. (2021). Eye movement desensitization (EMD) to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder-related stress reactivity in Indonesia PTSD patients: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 22, 181. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05100-3
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed, RCT
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access
