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

NCT ID NCT07206381

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Galata University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Mar 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Meeting DSM-5 criteria for posttraumatic stress symptoms following the April 2025 Silivri earthquake * Age between 18 and 50 years * Either medication-free for at least 1 month or on a stable dose of psychotropic medication * No medical contraindications for EEG recording (e.g., no epilepsy, no metal implants) Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or a neurological disorder * Receiving psychotherapy * Inability to attend sessions regularly due to logistical or cognitive limitations

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety disorders and symptoms Depression PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder Quality of life Sleep quality

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