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The effect of eye movement desensitization on neurocognitive functioning compared to retrieval-only in PTSD patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Susanty E, Sijbrandij M, Srisayekti W, Suparman Y, Huizink AC. · BMC psychiatry · 2024 · Randomized controlled trial

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Recorded summary

Ninety-one patients received eye movement desensitisation or retrieval alone; no additional neurocognitive benefit from eye movements was found.

Recorded limitations

The tested neurocognitive endpoints and component intervention do not represent every outcome or the full clinical protocol.

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

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Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731040/ · https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06420-9

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2026-10-23
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731040/ · https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06420-9

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Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
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The effect of eye movement desensitization on neurocognitive functioning compared to retrieval-only in PTSD patients: a randomized controlled trial.
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BMC psychiatry
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2024
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Susanty E, Sijbrandij M, Srisayekti W, Suparman Y, Huizink AC.
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11673372/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731040/ · https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06420-9

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Ninety-one patients received eye movement desensitisation or retrieval alone; no additional neurocognitive benefit from eye movements was found.
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The tested neurocognitive endpoints and component intervention do not represent every outcome or the full clinical protocol.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731040/ · https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06420-9

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731040/ · https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06420-9

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