Development of an EMDR Program for Treating Depression in Patients with PTSD

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Adolescents in Thailand have a high incidence of major depressive disorder caused by various factors.Major Depressive Disorder resulting mental problems include: psychological trauma and anxiety.; adolescent; anxiety; major depressive disorder; EMDR therapy; psychological trauma

• Registration Number: TCTR20191008004
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Mental Health

Brief Summary

The subjects had significantly decreased PHQ-9 scale and CERIES-13 scale, and had significantly increased self-esteem scale at the end of the treatment, and 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 4 months follow-up compared to the baseline. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the scales between the end of the treatment and 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 4 months follow-up.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-10-08
• Study Completion: 2021-01-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

Depressive-Adolescent aged of 18 years old or above with single-event trauma or complex-event trauma.
Never participated a trauma-focused therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presenting an active psychotic symptoms.
2. Current suicidal idea.
3. Cannot communicate in Thai.
4. Attending any kind of active psychological therapy.
5. Alcohol drinking and substance abuse within three month before participate the program.
6. Prior head injury.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-esteem Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale,Trauma symptoms Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES-13)