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Development of an EMDR Program for Treating Depression in Patients with PTSD

EMDR Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder(MDD)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20191008004
Enrollment
20
Registered
2019-10-08
Start date
2020-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Adolescents in Thailand have a high incidence of major depressive disorder caused by various factors. Major Depressive Disorder resulting mental problems include: psychological trauma and anxiety. adolescent anxiety major depressive disorder EMDR therapy psychological trauma

Interventions

6 sessions of EMDR protocol: Session 1: History taking, treatment plan Session 2: Preparation using grounding techniques Session 3, 4, 5 : Assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure

Sponsors

Department of Mental Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Depressive-Adolescent aged of 18 years old or above with single-event trauma or complex-event trauma. Never participated a trauma-focused therapy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presenting an active psychotic symptoms. 2. Current suicidal idea. 3. Cannot communicate in Thai. 4. Attending any kind of active psychological therapy. 5. Alcohol drinking and substance abuse within three month before participate the program. 6. Prior head injury.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Self-esteem Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale,Trauma symptoms Baseline, post-test, and 1 month, 2 month, 3 month, and 4 month follow-up Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES-13)

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSoontaree Srikosai

Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development

s.srikosai@gmail.com053908300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026