EMDR therapy for parents after NICU stay
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether EMDR therapy can help parents who have post-traumatic stress symptoms after their baby's time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). If you're a parent feeling distressed or haunted by the NICU experience, this therapy might help you heal.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have symptoms of post-traumatic stress (like nightmares, flashbacks, or feeling on edge) related to your baby's NICU stay.
- You can understand and speak Finnish well enough for therapy and questionnaires.
- You are not currently in another trauma-focused therapy and do not have a severe untreated mental health crisis.
- You are willing and able to give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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