posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD
Conditions
Interventions
The EMD app is a digital application that can be used on smartphone, laptop and
computer at home as an additive therapeutic intervention to EMDR treatment. The
application closely follows the main s
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - 18 * 65 years of age or older - Referred to a mental health care organisation for PTSD following one or more traumatic experiences - Meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD as confirmed by the CAPS-5 - Are in possession of a device such as a laptop, tablet, mobile phone or computer - Have sufficient command of the Dutch language, both verbally and in writing - Provide signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Having current high risk for suicide according to the M.I.N.I. Interview for psychiatric disorders, section C - Having serious psychiatric co-morbidity i.e. bipolar affective disorder, psychotic disorder, substance dependence that would interfere with EMDR treatment as assessed by the therapist in the intake. - Being unable to comprehend the spoken and written Dutch language. - Not having access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome parameter is the difference in PTSD symptom severity response pattern during the five sessions between the EMDR + EMD app group as compared to the EMDR alone group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include depressive symptoms, general anxiety symptoms, acceptability, usability and client satisfaction. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed