Tiny tots, big healing: EMDR shows promise for preterm babies with trauma
NCT ID NCT07590778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a storytelling version of EMDR therapy in 10 preterm-born infants (0-2 years old) who had post-traumatic stress symptoms from medical care. Parents reported daily on their child's symptoms, sleep, and emotional functioning. The goal was to see if this early intervention is feasible and can reduce trauma-related stress in these vulnerable babies.
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St. Antonius Hospital
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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