RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06435052

Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Post-Traumatic Stress and Comorbid Disorders in Pakistan

Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Post-Traumatic Stress and Comorbid Disorders in Pakistan: A Full-fledged Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Khushal Khan Khattak Univeristy, Karak, Pakistan

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This Randomized Controlled Trial will check the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization \& Reprocessing vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Post-Traumatic Stress and Comorbid Disorders in Pakistan


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study in Pakistan is comparing two types of psychological therapy — EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) — to see which is more effective for treating PTSD and related mental health conditions. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 15 and 60 years old - You have been diagnosed with PTSD as your primary condition - You are able to move your hands and eyes and perform basic physical movements - You are conscious and able to engage with therapy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are younger than 15 or older than 60 - You are unable to move your hands and eyes - You are unconscious for extended periods or unable to regain consciousness - PTSD is not your primary diagnosis - You have a severe intellectual disability that prevents meaningful communication Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy will be administered face-to-face by a psychotherapist in a total of 12 sessions, with one session per week. The efficacy of EMDR therapy will be compared with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Pakistan.

BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will be comparatively checked with Eye Movement Desensitization \& Reprocessing Therapy for its efficacy. It will be administered by psychotherapist in 14 sessions (each session per week)


Locations(1)

Anwar Khan

Karak, Pakistan

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