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
Khushal Khan Khattak Univeristy, Karak, Pakistan
90 participants
Jan 1, 2025
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- The patient should exhibit symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.
- Male and female patients will be chosen equally.
- Patients between the ages of 20 and 50 will be selected.
- Patients should preferable be "treatment-naïve," meaning they have no recent history of any psychotherapy or medication.
Exclusion Criteria1
- a. There must be no significant neuropsychological or cognitive disorders among the patients
Interventions
EMDR psychotherapy will be delivered in person by the psychotherapist to treat symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, consisting of 12 weekly sessions.
Online EMDR Psychotherapy will be delivered online by the psychotherapist to treat symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, consisting of 12 weekly sessions.
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NCT06439043