Can eye movement therapy heal earthquake trauma? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07206381

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Galata University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether EMDR group therapy can help adults who experienced the April 2025 Silivri earthquake in Turkey. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep quality, and brain activity using EEG. The goal is to see if this therapy improves both mental health and brain function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) group therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective group therapy option for reducing PTSD, depression, and anxiety after earthquakes, and show brain changes linked to recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not work for all trauma survivors, and the waitlist group may see no improvement.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder combat disorder Depression depressive disorder insomnia post-traumatic stress disorder

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ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SYMPTOMS DEPRESSION PTSD - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER QUALITY OF LIFE SLEEP QUALITY

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