Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Proportion of people with PTSD | |||||
RCT 3-armed trial |
88 people with chronic PTSD resulting from various traumatic events |
Proportion of people no longer meeting diagnostic criteria for PTSD
8 weeks (end of treatment)
76% with EMDR 73% with fluoxetine 10–60 mg/day Absolute numbers not reported |
P = 0.82 The RCT reported that all people randomised had intense exposure treatment (2 personalised trauma manuscripts), which may have contributed to the improvements seen in both groups |
Not significant | |
RCT 3-armed trial |
88 people with chronic PTSD resulting from various traumatic events |
Proportion of people no longer meeting diagnostic criteria for PTSD
6 months
88% with EMDR 73% with fluoxetine 10–60 mg/day Absolute numbers not reported |
P = 0.20 The RCT reported that all people randomised had intense exposure treatment (2 personalised trauma manuscripts), which may have contributed to the improvements seen in both groups |
Not significant |