Can eye movement therapy heal earthquake trauma? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07206381
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 33 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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