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Flash Version of EMDR for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Flash-EMDR Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by York University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 month followup
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Flash-EMDR Trial Summary

This trialwill test two online interventions to reduce memory disturbance. 45 people per group will be assessed to measure their effects.

Flash-EMDR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 month followup
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month followup for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) 1 - 44
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - State 0 - 80.
Secondary outcome measures
Patient Health Questionnaire 0 - 27
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule 20 - 100

Flash-EMDR Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Flash Version of EMDRActive Control1 Intervention
Flash methods (e.g. positive engaging focus) are used in addition to the standard EMDR techniques conveyed by video viewed online
Group II: EMDR - aloneActive Control1 Intervention
Use of standard EMDR techniques conveyed by video online

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Who is running the clinical trial?

York UniversityLead Sponsor
58 Previous Clinical Trials
17,386 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this medical experiment have an age limit, and if so, would those aged 55 or over be eligible?

"This trial is accepting individuals between the ages of 20 and 60 years old."

Answered by AI

Are there opportunities for individuals to join this research endeavor?

"The data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov evidences that this experiment is still open for patient recruitment; it was initially posted in September 2021 and the latest update was made in March 2023."

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How many participants are engaged with this research initiative?

"Indeed, according to the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is accepting participants. The study was first advertised back in September 2021 and has since been updated January 3rd 2023. A total of 90 people need to be recruited from 2 different locations for the experiment to take place."

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Could I potentially qualify to join this research effort?

"The study is seeking 90 respondents that are aged between 20 and 60 with diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Aside from this, the recollection must be an isolated event from more than two years ago, not tied to a similarly distressing memory, and remain moderately upsetting upon recall."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Ontario
What site did they apply to?
York University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
~25 spots leftby Apr 2025