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EMDR vs. CBT for PTSD
Sponsor: Istanbul Nisantasi University
Summary
This study compares two evidence-based therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adults affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. A total of 89 participants diagnosed with PTSD were randomly assigned to one of three groups: EMDR therapy, CBT therapy, or a no-treatment control group. Each participant in the treatment groups received 12 weekly, one-on-one, 50-minute therapy sessions delivered remotely via a secure online platform. PTSD and related symptoms (depression, anxiety, and emotion dysregulation) were assessed at three time points: before therapy (T1), after the 6th session (T2), and after the 12th session (T3). This study aims to evaluate which therapy yields stronger improvements in PTSD and related psychological outcomes when delivered remotely in a disaster-affected population.
Official title: Comparison of Online EMDR Therapy and CBT for PTSD Symptoms Following the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: a Randomized Controlled triaL
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
89
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2025-07-15
Last Updated
2025-06-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A structured psychotherapy approach focused on reducing PTSD symptoms through guided eye movements and trauma processing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A psychotherapy approach focused on identifying and modifying maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Locations (1)
Nişantaşı University
Istanbul, Maslak, Turkey (Türkiye)