Development of Online EMDR Therapy System and Its Comparative Testing With Face-to-Face EMDR Therapy for Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Pakistan
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Generalized Anxiety Disorder focused on measuring EMDR, Online EMDR, Depression, Anxiety, Pakistan, Pilot Study
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Both male and female patients. Patients between the age of 18 to 50 years (since this study is neither on children nor on old patients). Patients who have basic knowledge & skills of computer, mobile and internet (although the recruited patients will be given training for using the online EMDR). Patients do not suffer from severe neuropsychological and cognitive impairments. Patients have not received any pharmacological therapy in the last three months. Patients have not received any other psychotherapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sites / Locations
- Kushal Khan University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Face to Face Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
Online Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
The standard Face to Face Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy will be applied by a trained clinical psychologist through in person face to face sessions.
The Online Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy will be applied by a trained clinical psychologist through computer system by connecting through internet. For this purpose the online EMDR therapy application software will be installed