The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) 2.0 and the Flash technique with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients

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• Conditions: Treatment of (complex) PTSD symptoms in patients diagnosed with PTSD.; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13100019
• Lead Sponsor: trecht University

Brief Summary

2023 Protocol article in https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1278052 (added 01/12/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-11-10
• Last Update Posted: 12 December 2023
• Study Completion: 2026-02-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 171

Inclusion Criteria

1. A primary diagnosis of PTSD, administered with the CAPS-5.
2. A minimum age of 18 years old.
3. An estimated IQ of above 80.
4. Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language.

Exclusion Criteria

1. The use of benzodiazepines is a contra-indication for treatment and will be tapered as much as possible before participation. Participants are prohibited to use benzodiazepines 24 hours before or after each treatment sessions.
2. The use of drugs during treatment.
3. The use of alcohol is allowed, with the exception of 24 hours before and after a treatment sessions. For the rest of the week, participants are allowed a maximum of 2 units.
4. Acute suicidality
5. Change in medication during the study or six weeks prior to participation, with the exception of tapering benzodiazepines.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified