CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of an EMDR Intervention on Traumatic and Obsessive Symptoms

Italy287 participantsStarted 2021-10-10

Plain-language summary

The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Protocol (EMDR) was first developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987 and can be adapted for online and in presence administration. The aim of this study is to assess if a EMDR program (administered both online and in presence, depending on different conditions of patients) may help people recruited from general population suffering from COVID19 second (November 2021 to February 2022) and third (March 2022 to May 2022) quarantine in improving post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive-related (OCD) symptoms, as well as disgust, guilt, shame and their subjective unit of distress (SUD) and validity of cognition (VoC) levels.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Participants aged 18 to 75 years
. Participants experienced a full COVID19 pandemic-related quarantine during red zones of the second and third lockdowns in Italy
. Participants have reasonable comprehension of spoken and written Italian language
. Participants have an adequate understanding of Italian

Exclusion criteria

. Concurrent enrollment in other intervention trials
. Participants that already experienced EMDR therapy in the past

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: IES-R is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: DOCS is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Body Perception - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: BPQ-22 is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Guilt and Shame - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: GASP is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Disgust - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: TDDS is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Mental Contamination - Pre-intervention

Timeframe: VOCI-MC is measured immediately before the 8-week EMDR intervention

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms - Post-intervention

Timeframe: IES-R is measured immediately after the 8-week EMDR intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06110702

SponsorUniversity of Pisa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-30

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