The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy on anxiety in undergraduate psychology students

Determining the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy on anxiety in undergraduate psychology students

A randomized controlled and parallel group clinical trial on 30 female students with anxiety was conducted using a simple randomization method to randomize participants.

This study is being conducted at the Hamdeli Psychology Clinic in Semnan and includes female students with anxiety. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group that receives eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, and a control group that only follows the center's routine programs.

Inclusion criteria: Female student, 18-25 years old, pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology, and having moderate to severe anxiety. Exclusion criteria: Severe psychiatric disorders, unstable psychiatric medication use, history of seizures or brain injury, concurrent medication, substance abuse, pregnancy, and inability to attend regularly.

In this study, the experimental group will participate in eight 90-minute sessions of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy over a period of one month. The content of the sessions includes identification of anxiety-provoking memories, bilateral eye movement stimulation, cognitive reprocessing, reinforcement of positive beliefs, and stabilization of relaxation. The control group will receive only the usual center programs and will not receive any related intervention.

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In this study, randomization is performed using a simple randomization method with an individual randomization unit. In order to divide participants into two intervention and control groups, 30 cards are prepared, 15 of which have the letter "M" (symbol of the intervention group) written on them and the other 15 have the letter "K" (symbol of the control group) written on them. Then, each participant randomly selects a card from the box containing these cards. Based on the letter written on the card, the individual is assigned to one of the two groups. This method ensures that all participants have an equal chance of being in each group and that the assignment process is carried out fairly and without bias.

In this study, data and documentation will be shared in accordance with ethical principles and confidentiality considerations. Individual data of participants will only be published after removing identifying information and in the form of anonymous data. The original data, including the results related to the research variables, will be made available to qualified researchers in the form of a structured dataset without personal information. In addition to quantitative data, methodological documentation of the research, including the study protocol, data collection methods, intervention implementation instructions, and tools used, will also be shared.

Data and documentation from this study will be available for one month after the publication of the final results. This time frame is intended to ensure thorough data analysis and ethical sharing of information.

The data and documentation of this research will be available only to researchers and experts in the relevant scientific field who work in academic institutions, research centers, and reputable scientific organizations. Access requests from independent researchers will also be considered if they submit a relevant research plan and receive approval from the research ethics committee. Access to data for people working in industry will only be possible if they cooperate with academic or research centers and comply with research ethics.

The data and documentation of this study may only be used for scientific and research purposes related to the subject of the study, and any commercial or promotional use is prohibited. Statistical analyses and meta-analyses are permitted in compliance with scientific and ethical principles. The use of data must be in such a way that the identity of the participants cannot be identified. Applicant researchers must submit a formal application, sign an ethical commitment letter, and receive approval from the research ethics committee. Reference to the original source is mandatory, and sharing of data with third parties without official permission is prohibited.

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