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EMDR Group Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Migrants

NCT07731906 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 185

Last updated 2026-07-28

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Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP-OTS) in migrants with posttraumatic stress symptoms attending an adult education center (CPIA Salerno) in Italy.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Do participants who receive the EMDR-IGTP-OTS intervention show greater reductions in posttraumatic stress symptoms compared with participants assigned to a control condition?
* Does the intervention lead to improvements in psychological distress and broader psychological functioning over time?
* Is the EMDR-IGTP-OTS intervention feasible in an adult education setting, as indicated by treatment completion and adherence to the intervention protocol?

Researchers will compare participants receiving the EMDR-IGTP-OTS group intervention with participants assigned to a control condition to determine whether the intervention is effective in reducing posttraumatic stress symptoms and psychological distress.

Participants will:

* Complete questionnaires assessing posttraumatic stress symptoms and psychological distress before the intervention, after the intervention, and at follow-up.
* Participate in four structured group sessions of EMDR-IGTP-OTS delivered on consecutive days.
* Be monitored for treatment completion and protocol adherence throughout the intervention period.

Conditions

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
  • Psychological Distress

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP-OTS)

The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP-OTS) is a structured group behavioral intervention based on the principles of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The protocol is specifically adapted for individuals exposed to ongoing traumatic stress and is designed for delivery in group settings. The intervention consists of four structured group sessions delivered on consecutive days, following standardized procedures that include trauma processing, a form of art therapy, and bilateral stimulation techniques. The intervention aims to reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms and trauma-related distress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Azienda Sanitaria Locale Salerno

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-03
Primary Completion
2026-02-26
Completion
2026-05-28

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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