Towards international collaboration of clinical research networks for EMDR: the EMDR Pain Network Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment, primarily established for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it is increasingly being applied to chronic pain, its efficacy in this area is not yet supported by the same level of evidence as that which exists for PTSD. Studies in this area often show heterogeneous results with small case numbers, and the potential side effects of EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain are not well understood. Systematic documentation of treatment effects, potential predictors of treatment response and non-response, and side effects is crucial for progress in this field.

Aim

The primary aim is to establish a research framework to systematically investigate the delivery of EMDR therapies by

SUBMITTER: Vock S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11488483 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature