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Post-Traumatic Growth Following Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Versus SSRIs in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sponsor: Asad Ullah Jan
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the comparative effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in fostering post-traumatic growth among patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will be randomized to receive either EMDR therapy or standard SSRI pharmacotherapy. The primary objective is to evaluate the extent of psychological growth and recovery achieved through each intervention, aiming to guide future therapeutic strategies for PTSD.
Official title: Post-Traumatic Growth Following Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Versus SSRIs in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2025-05-06
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EMDR
Participants will receive structured EMDR therapy sessions conducted by trained therapists following standard EMDR protocols. Sessions will occur weekly over a 6 week period.
SSRIs
Participants will receive pharmacotherapy with an SSRI prescribed according to standard clinical guidelines for PTSD, monitored by a psychiatrist over a 6-week period.
Locations (2)
Combined Military Hospital
Nowshera, KPK, Pakistan
Department of Psychiatry, Combined Military Hospital Nowshera
Nowshera, KPK, Pakistan