Post Traumatic Stress SymptomsEMDR-IGTP-OTSNCT07027930
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
A study testing Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress in people with Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life (QOL), run by University of the Punjab at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial 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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Quality of Life (QOL), Stress
- What is being tested?
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 35 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 May 2025to 1 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Public Universities
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Official title: 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
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.
- Being tested
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stressOther
EMDR-IGTP-OTS is a group intervention based on EMDR 8-phased protocols with the integration of the Butterfly hug technique.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| EMDR-IGTP-OTS | Experimental | Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for ongoing traumatic stress Receives: 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 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: From Enrollment to end of study after 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jun 2025
- Study start1 May 2025
- Primary completion25 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Post Traumatic Stress SymptomsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of the Punjab
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Khawer Javed, University of the Punjab
- Investigators
- Khawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology, Principal investigator, Centre for clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07027930
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IGTP-OTS-MSCCP-2022
- Acronym
- EMDR-IGTP-OTS
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 30 May 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual Participant Data (IPD) will not be shared due to concerns regarding participant confidentiality, especially given the sensitive nature of trauma-related experiences addressed in the study. Although anonymization procedures are in place, the qualitative nature of the data and small sample size may still pose a risk of indirect identification. Therefore, to uphold ethical standards and protect participant privacy, we have decided not to share IPD publicly
Publications
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.
PubMed 35401305
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- 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
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07027930
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMDR-IGTP-OTS / IGTP-OTS-MSCCP-2022
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of the PunjabUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| EMDR-IGTP-OTS | Experimental | Other: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stressEye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for ongoing traumatic stress |
| Comparison Arm | No intervention | –This would be used as a control arm |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria:
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stressEMDR-IGTP-OTS is a group intervention based on EMDR 8-phased protocols with the integration of the Butterfly hug technique. | Other | EMDR-IGTP-OTS |
Primary outcome
The Urdu Impact of Event Scale-Revised
Time frame: From Enrollment to end of study after 4 weeks
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jun 2025.
- Background: PubMed 35401305Yasar 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.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual Participant Data (IPD) will not be shared due to concerns regarding participant confidentiality, especially given the sensitive nature of trauma-related experiences addressed in the study. Although anonymization procedures are in place, the qualitative nature of the data and small sample size may still pose a risk of indirect identification. Therefore, to uphold ethical standards and protect participant privacy, we have decided not to share IPD publicly
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Khawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology principal investigator
Centre for clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress in people with Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life (QOL), run by University of the Punjab at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Khawer Javed, MS clinical Psychology (+92 3415014715, khwr348@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Urdu Impact of Event Scale-Revised (time frame: From Enrollment to end of study after 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07027930, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jun 2025.