The Effect of Flash Technique Via Self-Therapy App on Depression, Anxiety, and Traumatic Symptoms

NCT06419387 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: TBA2024
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

EMDR is a psychotherapy method utilized for treating psychological traumas, with the Flash technique being one of its quickest and most effective methods. The "Self-Therapy" mobile application, accessible via Apple Store and Google Play, enables users to self-administer the Flash technique, following specific guidelines to help reduce symptoms like depression, anxiety, and stress linked to traumatic memories. Designed for adults over 18, particularly those diagnosed with mental health disorders, it is advised to be used under a psychiatrist's guidance. The application features a virtual guide, an avatar named Therapist Yağmur, who assists users through the process, including relaxation exercises and progress tracking. This allows users to pause and resume therapy as needed. Such applications represent a significant advancement in remote psychological support, potentially increasing access to psychotherapy and fostering societal acceptance of psychological health services.

Conditions

Traumatic Stress Disorder

Keywords

EMDR; Mobile App; Traumatic Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21)

  Depression, stress and anxiety scores will significantly change. Scores for depression, anxiety and stress are calculated by summing the scores. The scores are between 0-3, and more scores mean worse results. for the relevant items

  1-week and 1-month follow-up

• Impact of Events Scale Revised (IES-R)

  Intrusion and hyperarousal scores will significantly change. The maximum mean score on each of the three subscales is '4', therefore the maximum 'total mean' IES- R score is 12. Lower scores are better.

  1-week and 1-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Self-Therapy App

EXPERIMENTAL

EMDR Flash Technique protocol will be administered via Self-Therapy App.

Device: Self-Therapy Mobile App

Psycho-Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Psycho-Education will be administered via videos of a psychology professor.

Other: Psycho-education Videos

Interventions

Self-Therapy Mobile App DEVICE

Self-Therapy Mobile App includes videos and guidelines for applying EMDR Flash Technique

Self-Therapy App

Psycho-education Videos OTHER

Psycho-education Videos include guidelines for increasing emotion regulation skills.

Psycho-Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being over the age of 18
• Having access to the internet

You may not qualify if:

• A diagnosis of psychotic illness
• Presence of mental retardation
• Moderate or severe depression
• Active suicidal thoughts

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Academy of Therapeutic Sciences, Turkey: lead

Study Sites (1)

Academy of Therapeutic Sciences

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Single
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: EMDR Mobile App (Intervention) Group vs. Psycho-educational (Video) Control Group

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 14, 2024
• First Posted: May 17, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2024
• Last Updated: May 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

TU (1)