Can eye movements ease depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07033741

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.

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) 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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Turin

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    Turin, Turin, 10123, Italy

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