RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06439043

Cultural Adaptation of EMDR for Major Depressive Disorder and Compaire Its Online and Face-to-Face Testing

Developing a Culturally and Methodologically Adapted EMDR Protocol for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and Determining Its Efficacy by Testing it Through Online and Face-to-face Modes of EMDR Therapy


Sponsor

Khushal Khan Khattak Univeristy, Karak, Pakistan

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The present study aims to develop a culturally and methodologically adapted EMDR therapy protocol, determine its treatment fidelity, and then clinically test its efficacy in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Pakistan by utilizing both in-person and online modalities of EMDR therapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study adapts a therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treating major depressive disorder in a specific cultural context, and compares how well it works when delivered online versus face-to-face. **You may be eligible if...** - You have symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder - You are between 20 and 50 years old - You are ideally "treatment-naïve" — meaning you have not recently received psychotherapy or medication for depression **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant neuropsychological or cognitive disorders (such as dementia or brain injury) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHEREMDR Psychotherapy

EMDR psychotherapy will be delivered in person by the psychotherapist to treat symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, consisting of 12 weekly sessions.

OTHEROnline EMDR Psychotherapy

Online EMDR Psychotherapy will be delivered online by the psychotherapist to treat symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, consisting of 12 weekly sessions.


Locations(1)

KKKUk

Kohat, Pakistan

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