EMDR vs CBT for PTSD After Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: Randomized Trial Results

A randomized controlled trial by Metin Çınaroğlu, published on figshare in 2026, compares remotely delivered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for PTSD in 89 adult survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. The study measured PTSD severity, depression, anxiety, and emotion regulation outcomes at baseline, mid-treatment, and post-treatment. Both treatments showed large reductions in PTSD symptoms compared to a wait-list control.

Use Cases

• Compare efficacy of EMDR and CBT for PTSD based on primary and secondary outcome measures
• Analyze symptom improvement trajectories based on baseline, mid-treatment, and post-treatment assessments
• Study differential response patterns in PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms between therapeutic modalities
• Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of remote psychological interventions in disaster settings

Strengths

• The dataset is based on a randomized controlled trial with 89 participants, providing a structured experimental design
• Includes primary (PTSD severity) and secondary (depression, anxiety, emotion regulation) outcome measures
• Assessments were conducted at three time points (baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment), allowing for longitudinal analysis
• The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT06758362), indicating formal oversight

Limitations

• The dataset is a 47.3 KB DOCX file, likely containing summary text and tables rather than raw participant-level data
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for direct data analysis
• The description metadata is limited; actual data structure and granularity require manual inspection after download

Provenance

Source

Metin Çınaroğlu via figshare

Collection Method

Randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial following an intention-to-treat framework using mixed-effects models.

Time Range

The trial involved survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes; assessment dates are not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-22 05:34:40

Geography

Türkiye (Kahramanmaraş earthquake survivors)