Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Quality of Life (QOL), Stress
Conditions
Brief summary
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a significant public health concern globally, accounting for a substantial proportion of morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP-OTS) in the reduction of posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and anxiety, while improving the quality of life in individuals who have experienced traffic accidents. Using a randomized control design, participants aged 18-45 will be assessed at three-time points: pre-treatment, post-treatment, and one-month follow-up. The study employs the DASS-21, UIES-R, and WHOQOL-BREF as evaluation measures. Findings aim to expand evidence on trauma-focused interventions and explore their applicability in culturally diverse, resource-constrained settings.
Interventions
OTHEREye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress
EMDR-IGTP-OTS is a group intervention based on EMDR 8-phased protocols with the integration of the Butterfly hug technique.
Sponsors
University of the Punjab
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Aged between 18 and 45 years. * Experienced a traffic accident 3 months to 10 years prior * Willing to participate and able to understand the intervention components.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: * Diagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which require specialized treatment beyond the scope of this study. * History of severe head injuries resulting in neurological or cognitive deficits. * Participants who have experienced a traffic accident less than 3 months ago, as immediate post-traumatic responses may not have stabilized
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Urdu Impact of Event Scale-Revised | From Enrollment to end of study after 4 weeks | It will measure trauma-specific symptoms such as intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. This 22-item scale uses a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extreme), comprehensively evaluating the psychological impact of traumatic incidents. Higher the scores, Higher will be severity of post traumatic symptoms. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactKhawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology
Backup ContactDr Nazia Bashir, Phd Clinical Psychology
Outcome results
None listed