The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Substance use disorder (SUD) significantly impacts public health, economics, and legal systems worldwide. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) was initially developed in the late 1980s as a therapeutic approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), using bilateral stimulation to...

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Main Authors: Diana Emilia Martínez-Fernández, David Fernández-Quezada, Andrea P. Garzón-Partida, Irene G. Aguilar-García, Joaquín García-Estrada, Sonia Luquin
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author Diana Emilia Martínez-Fernández
David Fernández-Quezada
Andrea P. Garzón-Partida
Irene G. Aguilar-García
Joaquín García-Estrada
Sonia Luquin
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David Fernández-Quezada
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Joaquín García-Estrada
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description Substance use disorder (SUD) significantly impacts public health, economics, and legal systems worldwide. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) was initially developed in the late 1980s as a therapeutic approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), using bilateral stimulation to integrate traumatic memories with calming physiological responses. However, the effectiveness of EMDR in treating SUD remains unclear. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of EMDR therapy on craving reduction in individuals with SUD. The search was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Web of Science, focusing on studies that measured craving and employed EMDR interventions. Both random and fixed effects models were used to pool effect sizes, utilizing an R software meta-package (R-4.4.1). The study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The results indicated a significant reduction in cravings among patients undergoing EMDR therapy. Specifically, under the fixed effect model, the standardized mean difference (SMD) was −0.866 with a 95% confidence interval ranging from −1.121 to −0.611 (z = −6.66, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). These findings may demonstrate the significant efficacy of EMDR therapy in decreasing cravings in people with SUD.
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spelling doaj-art-49c146e501934cd6bd08d5b76fae9dfc2024-11-26T17:55:01ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252024-10-011411111010.3390/brainsci14111110The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-AnalysisDiana Emilia Martínez-Fernández0David Fernández-Quezada1Andrea P. Garzón-Partida2Irene G. Aguilar-García3Joaquín García-Estrada4Sonia Luquin5Instituto Transdisciplinar de Investigación y Servicios (ITRANS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Zapopan 45150, MexicoDepartamento de Neurociencias, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Sierra Nevada 950, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoDoctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, MexicoDepartamento de Neurociencias, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Sierra Nevada 950, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoDepartamento de Neurociencias, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Sierra Nevada 950, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoDepartamento de Neurociencias, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Sierra Nevada 950, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoSubstance use disorder (SUD) significantly impacts public health, economics, and legal systems worldwide. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) was initially developed in the late 1980s as a therapeutic approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), using bilateral stimulation to integrate traumatic memories with calming physiological responses. However, the effectiveness of EMDR in treating SUD remains unclear. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of EMDR therapy on craving reduction in individuals with SUD. The search was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Web of Science, focusing on studies that measured craving and employed EMDR interventions. Both random and fixed effects models were used to pool effect sizes, utilizing an R software meta-package (R-4.4.1). The study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The results indicated a significant reduction in cravings among patients undergoing EMDR therapy. Specifically, under the fixed effect model, the standardized mean difference (SMD) was −0.866 with a 95% confidence interval ranging from −1.121 to −0.611 (z = −6.66, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). These findings may demonstrate the significant efficacy of EMDR therapy in decreasing cravings in people with SUD.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/14/11/1110EMDRcravingsubstance use disorderaddictionmeta-analysis
spellingShingle Diana Emilia Martínez-Fernández
David Fernández-Quezada
Andrea P. Garzón-Partida
Irene G. Aguilar-García
Joaquín García-Estrada
Sonia Luquin
The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
Brain Sciences
EMDR
craving
substance use disorder
addiction
meta-analysis
title The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
title_full The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
title_fullStr The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
title_full_unstemmed The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
title_short The Effect of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Reducing Craving in Populations with Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
title_sort effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing emdr therapy on reducing craving in populations with substance use disorder a meta analysis
topic EMDR
craving
substance use disorder
addiction
meta-analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/14/11/1110
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