VC versus FTF EMDR for PTSD - Version 1

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of Remotely Delivered EMDR versus Face to Face EMDR for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Military Veterans.

• IRAS ID

  301730

• Contact name

  Jonathan I Bisson

• Contact email

  bissonji@cf.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Cardiff University

• ISRCTN Number

  ISRCTN13912752

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 11 months, 31 days

• Research summary

  The main aim of the proposed research is to determine whether remotely delivered EMDR has the potential to reduce traumatic stress symptoms in British military veterans with combat-related PTSD.

  The study will be an exploratory single blind randomised parallel group controlled trial with nested process evaluation to assess fidelity, adherence and factors that influence outcome.

  All treatment will be delivered through Veterans’ NHS Wales. Face to face treatment will occur in usual clinics; remote treatment will take place via Attend Anywhere. All recruitment and research interviews will be undertaken remotely.

• REC name

  Wales REC 5

• REC reference

  22/WA/0062

• Date of REC Opinion

  24 Mar 2022

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion