EMDR vs. CBT for PTSD

This study compares two evidence-based therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adults affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. A total of 89 participants diagnosed with PTSD were randomly assigned to one of three groups: EMDR therapy, CBT therapy, or a no-treatment control group. Each participant in the treatment groups received 12 weekly, one-on-one, 50-minute therapy sessions delivered remotely via a secure online platform. PTSD and related symptoms (depression, anxiety, and emotion dysregulation) were assessed at three time points: before therapy (T1), after the 6th session (T2), and after the 12th session (T3). This study aims to evaluate which therapy yields stronger improvements in PTSD and related psychological outcomes when delivered remotely in a disaster-affected population.

NCT Number	NCT06758362
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul Nisantasi University Collaborators: Uskudar University, Beykoz University
Conditions	Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Enrollment	89 participants
Start Date	2024-12-01
Primary Completion	2025-03-28 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-07-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-19