The Effect of Dual Attention in an EMDR Intervention

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID · Oct 26, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The protocol will be developed following the three stages of recovery from trauma: first, focusing on establishing the therapeutic alliance and safety; second, focusing on recounting and re-processing the traumatic event; and third, focusing on reconnecting with others and with life despite the trauma experienced. This study will analyze the differences of type of traumatic processing; 1. using bilateral stimulation, 2. using fixed-point focusing and 3. closing the eyes (only exposure to the traumatic memory, without dual attention).

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Those showing a high risk of PTSD (TSQ ≥6 or TSQ ≥4 with clinical criteria) will be further evaluated to determine whether they meet the inclusion criteria. Participants must:
• • 1. Be between the ages of 18 and 65 fluent enough in Spanish language; 2.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Present severe active suicidal ideation, or have made a self-injurious attempt during the last month.
• • Present a diagnosis of substance dependence, intellectual disability or severe cognitive dysfunction.
• • Participants with a score greater than or equal to 26 on the BDI-II, the inclusion of the person in the study will be assessed by clinical criteria.
• • Having received EMDR treatment in the last 6 months.
• • Also excluded from the program are those people who cannot guarantee continuity in the therapeutic process.