Can eye movements heal trauma in schizophrenia? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT06608706

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a trauma-focused therapy called EMDR to usual care can help reduce trauma symptoms in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Many people with these conditions have experienced trauma, which can make their illness worse, but trauma treatment is rarely offered. The trial will enroll 187 participants who will receive up to 26 sessions of EMDR and be followed for 6 months after therapy to see if benefits last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Historical Trauma post-traumatic stress disorder psychiatric disorder Psychological Trauma Psychotic Disorders schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Betanien DPS

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, Norway

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  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital

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    Oslo, Norway

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  • Haukeland University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, 5009, Norway

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  • Helgeland Hospital HF

    RECRUITING

    Sandnessjøen, 8800, Norway

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  • Helse Fonna HF

    RECRUITING

    Haugesund, Norway

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  • Oslo University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Oslo, Norway

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  • Solli DPS

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, Norway

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  • St. Olav Hospital

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    Trondheim, Norway

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  • Stavanger University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stavanger, Norway

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  • UNN

    RECRUITING

    Tromsø, Norway

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  • Voss DPS Bjørkeli

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, Norway

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