Remote EMDR versus CBT for PTSD after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a randomized trial (opens in new tab)

BackgroundLarge-scale earthquakes are associated with high and persistent rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Although Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are both guideline-recommended treatments for PTSD, direct randomized comparisons—particularly in post-disaster settings and via remote delivery—remain limited.MethodsIn this randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifie...