Psychiatric Nurse-Delivered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Adults With Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Jordan

Here is a plain-language, registry-appropriate Brief Summary you can paste into the form. It is written for patients, families, and healthcare providers: Brief Summary This study examines whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can reduce the severity of symptoms in adults experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Jordan. PTSD can develop after exposure to distressing or traumatic life events and may cause symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, sleep problems, anxiety, and emotional distress. A total of 70 adult participants with moderate to severe PTSD symptoms were enrolled. Participants were assigned to one of two groups: an EMDR therapy group or a waitlist control group. Individuals in the EMDR group received structured therapy sessions delivered by a trained mental-health professional, while those in the waitlist group did not receive therapy during the study period but were offered treatment after the study ended. PTSD symptom severity was measured before treatment, immediately after the therapy sessions, and again one month later. The goal of the study was to determine whether EMDR therapy leads to meaningful and lasting reductions in PTSD symptoms compared with no immediate treatment. The findings of this research are intended to help healthcare providers and policymakers understand the value of EMDR as a non-pharmacological, evidence-based treatment option for individuals experiencing trauma-related distress, and to support improvements in mental-health services and trauma-informed care in Jordan.

NCT Number	NCT07423832
Lead Sponsor	Al-Quds University
Conditions	PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Enrollment	70 participants
Start Date	2023-03-15
Primary Completion	2023-12-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-02-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-03