Systematic Case Series Investigating Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Efficacy With Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

6 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-09-17

Study Completion Date

2020-11-03

Brief Summary

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This study investigates the effectiveness of EMDR for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. All participants will undertake a standard course of EMDR via the National Heath Service program, alongside a number of questionnaires and a follow-up interview.

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Detailed Description

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) via investigation of the changes in the individual trauma stress response on sexually abused adolescents and young adults, aged between 18 and 25 during EMDR treatment. The findings of this mixed methods study will explore (a) neuropsychological, emotional (namely low self-esteem, anxiety and depression), behavioural functioning and quality of life issues via quantitative measures conducted before, during and after treatment and (b) client perspectives of such changes through qualitative interviewing (interview guide is in Appendix 7) at one month follow-up using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis \[IPA\]. The study setting will be conducted within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) program framework, established to ensure service users accessing NHS treatment are presented with choice in their treatment. Therapy will routinely be delivered within GP Surgeries or Health Centres.

Within this two-fold study, the following key research questions will be considered in relation to the effectiveness of EMDR:

1. Qualitative data will sought to identify; In what ways was EMDR helpful? In what ways was EMDR perceived as being unhelpful?
2. Quantitative data will sought to identify; Are there changes in emotional and behavioural functioning (in relation to trauma, anxiety and depressive symptoms)? Are there changes in neuropsychological functioning (memory, attention, executive functioning)? Are there changes in quality of life issues? Are there changes in self-worth?

Conditions

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Trauma, Psychological

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Mixed methods study

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Subjects with trauma-related symptomology resultant from CSA will undertake EMDR; they will be systematically observed through use of their quantitative treatment outcome measures at both pre- and post- treatment alongside one-month follow-up interview data to determine outcomes of interest (namely emotional, behavioural and neuropsychological functioning).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Interventions

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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Participants, both male and female, aged between 18 and 25, whom;

* have experienced CSA before the age of 16
* exhibit PTSD symptomology
* ensure PTSD symptomology is present for over three-months and primarily derived from pre-16 aged trauma
* be available for treatment-sessions on a weekly basis for up to 16-sessions - have good understanding of the English language to avoid language barriers/additional time spent with interpreters
* if taking medication, this will have been stable for a period of at least 2-months prior to therapy
* EMDR is the sole treatment for PTSD from baseline until follow-up to avoid conflict of interest

Exclusion Criteria

Participants exhibiting;

* significant psychiatric comorbidity
* comorbid psychotic disorder
* bipolar disorder type 1
* alcohol or drug dependence
* acute suicide risk, acute PTSD from trauma within the past 6 months
* PTSD focused treatment within the past 3 months or scheduled to begin another form of PTSD treatment will be excluded
* those currently participating in research or have recently participated in conflicting research

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes