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EMDR for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Acarturk C, Konuk E, Cetinkaya M, Senay I, Sijbrandij M, Cuijpers P, Aker T. · European journal of psychotraumatology · 2015 · Randomized controlled trial · single-blind (assessor)

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“The pilot RCT indicated that EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees located in a camp.”

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
design
Randomized controlled trial · single-blind (assessor)
assessment
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single-blind-rct
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The methods identify a single-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Participants and therapists knew allocation; outcome assessors were kept blind. Self-report scales were administered verbally by a blinded assistant when assistance was required.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

reviewed At
2026-10-23
trust Factor
score
2
scope
Paper
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assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
true
blinding
single
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true
basis
The methods identify a single-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Participants and therapists knew allocation; outcome assessors were kept blind. Self-report scales were administered verbally by a blinded assistant when assistance was required.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-10-27
jadad
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unassessed
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Not recorded
evidence
trial Id
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Topics and recorded topic scores
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Crossref
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2026-10-23
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title
EMDR for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.
journal
European journal of psychotraumatology
neurotransmitters
None recorded
year
2015
authors
Acarturk C, Konuk E, Cetinkaya M, Senay I, Sijbrandij M, Cuijpers P, Aker T.
design
Randomized controlled trial · single-blind (assessor)
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Journal article
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10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4438099/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

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quotes

“The pilot RCT indicated that EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees located in a camp.”

summary
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citation Count
117
citation Snapshot
count
119
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Crossref
retrieved At
2026-10-23
study Design Assessment
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single-blind-rct
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The methods identify a single-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Participants and therapists knew allocation; outcome assessors were kept blind. Self-report scales were administered verbally by a blinded assistant when assistance was required.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

reviewed At
2026-10-23
paper Trust Assessment
score
2
scope
Paper
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The methods identify a single-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Participants and therapists knew allocation; outcome assessors were kept blind. Self-report scales were administered verbally by a blinded assistant when assistance was required.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

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2026-10-27
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    EMDR for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.
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    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989952/ · https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.27414

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topic Trust Scores

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full Text
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rights
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CC BY (version not specified in article)
statement

© 2015 Ceren Acarturk et al. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing third parties to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and to remix, transform, and build upon the material, for any purpose, even commercially, under the condition that appropriate credit is given, that a link to the license is provided, and that you indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

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