The Effect of Flash Technique Via Self-Therapy App on Depression, Anxiety, and Traumatic Symptoms
The Effect of Flash Technique Via Self-Therapy App on Depression, Anxiety, and Traumatic Symptoms in Individuals Who Have Experienced a Traffic Accident: A Randomized-Controlled Design
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
EMDR is a psychotherapy method used in the treatment of psychological traumas. The Flash technique is considered one of the fastest and most effective techniques of EMDR. The self-therapy application allows users to apply the Flash technique by themselves by following guidelines, aiming to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress levels associated with traumatic memories. Applications like "Self-Therapy" could serve as an important model for the development and widespread adoption of remote psychological support services. With this project, individuals experiencing stressful life events could support their own healing process through a mobile application. This could lay the foundation for the development and expansion of similar mobile applications, thereby inspiring new projects and studies aimed at enhancing and increasing the accessibility of post-traumatic support services. The ease of access to psychotherapy through a mobile application could help increase societal awareness and acceptance of psychological health services.The "Self-Therapy" project is specifically designed for adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a traumatic or stressful event and perceive a decline in their quality of life due to its effects. The mobile application, available for download on both the Apple Store and Google Play, is primarily intended for individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and it is recommended that they use the application under the guidance and recommendation of their psychiatrist.
The application employs a virtual guide, an avatar named Therapist Yağmur, who leads users through the program. Through the avatar's instructions, users engage in the Flash technique to actively address and work through their traumatic memories. Additionally, the application includes relaxation exercises that can be utilized as needed. Users are able to track their progress within the app, enabling them to pause and resume their therapeutic journey as required, thereby facilitating a self-directed approach to managing and potentially mitigating the impacts of their traumatic experiences.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Istanbul, Turkey
- Academy of Therapeutic Sciences
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being over the age of 18
- Having access to the internet
Exclusion Criteria:
A diagnosis of psychotic illness
- Presence of mental retardation
- Moderate or severe depression
- Active suicidal thoughts
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Self-Therapy App
EMDR Flash Technique protocol will be administered via Self-Therapy App.
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Self-Therapy Mobile App includes videos and guidelines for applying EMDR Flash Technique
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Active Comparator: Psycho-Education
Psycho-Education will be administered via videos of a psychology professor.
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Psycho-education Videos include guidelines for increasing emotion regulation skills.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21)
Time Frame: 1-week and 1-month follow-up
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Depression, stress and anxiety scores will significantly change. Scores for depression, anxiety and stress are calculated by summing the scores. The scores are between 0-3, and more scores mean worse results. for the relevant items |
1-week and 1-month follow-up
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Impact of Events Scale Revised (IES-R)
Time Frame: 1-week and 1-month follow-up
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Intrusion and hyperarousal scores will significantly change.
The maximum mean score on each of the three subscales is '4', therefore the maximum 'total mean' IES- R score is 12. Lower scores are better.
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1-week and 1-month follow-up
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Collaborators and Investigators
Study record dates
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Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- TBA2024
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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