Systematic case series investigating EMDR efficacy with CSA survivors
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A systematic case series study investigating the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of childhood sexual abuse in adolescents and adult survivors
IRAS ID
261312
Contact name
Halima Bibi
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Salford
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 31 days
Research summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) via investigation of the changes in the individual trauma stress response on sexually abused adolescents and young adults, aged between 18 and 25 during EMDR treatment. The findings of this mixed methods study will explore (a) neuropsychological, emotional (namely low self-esteem, anxiety and depression), behavioural functioning and quality of life issues via quantitative measures conducted before, during and after treatment and (b) client perspectives of such changes through qualitative interviewing at one month follow-up using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis [IPA]. The study setting will be conducted within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) program framework, established to ensure service users accessing NHS treatment are presented with choice in their treatment. Therapy will routinely be delivered within GP Surgeries or Health Centres. \n\nWithin this two-fold study, the following key research questions will be considered in relation to the effectiveness of EMDR:\n\n1)\tQualitative data will sought to identify “What is the adolescent/adult Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) survivor’s experience of EMDR treatment; what is the acceptability and feasibility of EMDR treatment and did the participant perceive it to be helpful or unhelpful, if so, in what ways?” \n2)\tQuantitative data will sought to identify “Are there measurable differences in neuropsychological, behavioural, emotional functioning and quality of life issues in adolescent/adult (potentially aged 18-25) survivors of CSA throughout the course of EMDR treatment?”
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/YH/0241
Date of REC Opinion
6 Aug 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion