A Feasibility Trial of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy- Integrative Treatment Group Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress In Road Traffic Accident Survivors for Reduction of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms

NCT07027930 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: IGTP-OTS-MSCCP-2022
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a significant public health concern globally, accounting for a substantial proportion of morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP-OTS) in the reduction of posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and anxiety, while improving the quality of life in individuals who have experienced traffic accidents. Using a randomized control design, participants aged 18-45 will be assessed at three-time points: pre-treatment, post-treatment, and one-month follow-up. The study employs the DASS-21, UIES-R, and WHOQOL-BREF as evaluation measures. Findings aim to expand evidence on trauma-focused interventions and explore their applicability in culturally diverse, resource-constrained settings.

Conditions

Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms; Quality of Life (QOL); Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Urdu Impact of Event Scale-Revised

  It will measure trauma-specific symptoms such as intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. This 22-item scale uses a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extreme), comprehensively evaluating the psychological impact of traumatic incidents. Higher the scores, Higher will be severity of post traumatic symptoms.

  From Enrollment to end of study after 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

EMDR-IGTP-OTS

EXPERIMENTAL

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for ongoing traumatic stress

Other: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress

Comparison Arm

NO INTERVENTION

This would be used as a control arm

Interventions

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress OTHER

EMDR-IGTP-OTS is a group intervention based on EMDR 8-phased protocols with the integration of the Butterfly hug technique.

EMDR-IGTP-OTS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 18 and 45 years.
• Experienced a traffic accident 3 months to 10 years prior
• Willing to participate and able to understand the intervention components.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria:
• Diagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which require specialized treatment beyond the scope of this study.
• History of severe head injuries resulting in neurological or cognitive deficits.
• Participants who have experienced a traffic accident less than 3 months ago, as immediate post-traumatic responses may not have stabilized

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of the Punjab: lead

Study Sites (1)

Public Universities

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Yasar AB, Konuk E, Kavakci O, Uygun E, Gundogmus I, Taygar AS, Uludag E. A Randomized-Controlled Trial of EMDR Flash Technique on Traumatic Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Life of Quality With Individuals Who Have Experienced a Traffic Accident. Front Psychol. 2022 Mar 24;13:845481. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.845481. eCollection 2022.

  PMID: 35401305 BACKGROUND

Related Links

• Related Info

Study Officials

• Khawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology

  Centre for clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Khawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology

CONTACT

+92 3415014715; khwr348@gmail.com

Dr Nazia Bashir, Phd Clinical Psychology

CONTACT

+92 321 4427751; nazia.ccpsy@pu.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 30, 2025
• First Posted: June 19, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 25, 2025
• Study Completion: November 1, 2025
• Last Updated: June 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)