Four days to heal trauma? group EMDR put to the test in migrants

NCT ID NCT07731906

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Sanitaria Locale Salerno Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial tests whether a brief group therapy called EMDR-IGTP-OTS can reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms in migrants attending an adult education center in Italy. Participants receive four structured group sessions on consecutive days and are compared with a control group. The study measures changes in PTSD symptoms and psychological distress to see if this short, scalable intervention could help a vulnerable population.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a 4-session group behavioral therapy called EMDR-IGTP-OTS (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress)
What this could lead to: If effective, this brief group therapy could offer a scalable, low-cost way to reduce PTSD symptoms in migrant populations with limited access to mental health care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is short and may not be sufficient for severe or complex trauma.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS TRAUMA AND STRESSOR RELATED DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Provinciale Istruzione Adulti Salerno "Paulo Freire"

Salerno, Italy, 84131, Italy

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