EMDR as a treatment of negative self-image in adults with ADHD.

EMDR as a treatment of negative self-image in adults with ADHD. - EMDR and negative self-image in ADHD.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON42069

Enrollment

Registered

2016-02-10

Start date

2015-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

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Conditions

ADHD Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

All participants undergo at least five EMDR sessions. When necessary, treatment is prolonged to eight sessions.

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ADHD/ADD diagnosis. 2. Negative self-image. A negative self-image can emerge due to harmful experiences. These can lead to negative thoughts and feelings about oneself. 3. Stable situation regarding medication (consultation with doctor). 4. Continuity in psychosocial and psychic functioning.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Current suicidality. 2. PTSD diagnosis. 3. Type 2 trauma (Long-term recurrent traumatic events, like sexual abuse). 4. Comorbidity: Severe current depression, bipolar disorder (type 1), psychotic disorders and substance dependency. 5. Severe personality disorder or the comorbid disorder (axis 1 or 2) demands specialised treatment first. 6. No request for help regarding a negative self-image. 7. Severe automutilation. 8. Low IQ, mental retardation. 9. Many problems on Axis-IV. 10. Unstable living situation (for example: No housing or unsufficient support system). 11. Crisis-prone and regular acting-out behaviour.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main parameter is improvement of self-image. The self-image is measured with the Rosenberg -NL Self-esteem Scale, which consists of 10 items which represent one underlying construct. Items are answered on a 4-point-Likert scale. Five items are reversed, so a positive score represents higher self-confidence. Total scores can vary between 0 and 30 points. EMDR is considered as helpful when there is a significant higher improvement on these scales between T3 and T1 (EMDR treatment) than between T1 and T0 (waiting list period).	—

Measure

Time frame

The main parameter is improvement of self-image. The self-image is measured with the Rosenberg -NL Self-esteem Scale, which consists of 10 items which represent one underlying construct. Items are answered on a 4-point-Likert scale. Five items are reversed, so a positive score represents higher self-confidence. Total scores can vary between 0 and 30 points. EMDR is considered as helpful when there is a significant higher improvement on these scales between T3 and T1 (EMDR treatment) than between T1 and T0 (waiting list period).

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement of other psychological and physical symptoms is monitored with the 90-item Symptom Checklist (SCL-90). Psychological symptoms that could be influenced during this study are for example anxiety, depression and sleep related problems. EMDR is considered as helpful when there is a significant higher improvement on this scale between T3 and T1 (EMDR treatment) than between T1 and T0 (waiting list period).	—

Measure

Time frame

Improvement of other psychological and physical symptoms is monitored with the 90-item Symptom Checklist (SCL-90). Psychological symptoms that could be influenced during this study are for example anxiety, depression and sleep related problems. EMDR is considered as helpful when there is a significant higher improvement on this scale between T3 and T1 (EMDR treatment) than between T1 and T0 (waiting list period).

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Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)