Efficacy of EMDR Versus CBT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Pakistan

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This randomized controlled trial compares Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Pakistan. The study examines whether EMDR is at least as effective as CBT in reducing PTSD symptoms over time. It also assesses changes in symptoms of depression and anxiety that commonly occur alongside PTSD. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either EMDR or CBT, and their symptoms are assessed at different stages of treatment and follow-up.

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• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) TherapyA vizsgált kezelés

  Participants assigned to this arm received face-to-face Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy delivered by clinical psychologists trained in EMDR. Treatment followed an eight-stage EMDR protocol for PTSD, with culturally adapted procedures used where appropriate. The number of sessions varied according to symptom severity and clinical need, generally ranging from 6 to 14 sessions, typically delivered once per week. PTSD, depressive, and anxiety symptoms were assessed at baseline, during treatment, at the end of treatment, and at follow-up

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Már használt kezelés, összehasonlításként

  Participants assigned to this arm received face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered by clinical psychologists trained in CBT. Treatment followed a structured trauma-focused CBT protocol, with culturally adapted procedures used where appropriate. The number of sessions varied according to symptom severity and clinical need, generally ranging from 6 to 14 sessions, typically delivered once per week. PTSD, depressive, and anxiety symptoms were assessed at baseline, during treatment, at the end of treatment, and at follow-up.