Can eye movements ease depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07033741

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Turin, Italy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will observe 40 adults in Italy receiving EMDR therapy for depressive symptoms. Researchers want to find out which factors—like personal beliefs, anxiety, or the therapist-patient relationship—influence how well the therapy works. The goal is to better understand how to personalize EMDR for depression, not to test a new treatment.

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Active substance: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could identify which patient factors make EMDR most effective for depression, helping tailor therapy to individuals.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (40 participants) without a control group, so results may not apply broadly. It aims to understand, not prove, treatment effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression dissociative disorder

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DEPRESSION, ANXIETY DISSOCIATION POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH AND OUTCOME MEASURES

Can eye movements ease depression? new study investigates

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