Event-related potentials and EMDR treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder

Friedhelm Lamprecht, Christine Köhnke, Wolfgang Lempa, Martin Sack, Mike Matzke, Thomas F. Münte*

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

Ten patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a severe traumatic event, were assessed with event-related brain potentials (ERPs) in a modified oddball paradigm containing auditory standard, target, and novel tones. ERPs were assessed before and after a treatment session using the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing method. Compared to a control group that underwent sham treatment, ERPs of the patients showed a reduction of the P3a component in the post-treatment recording, suggesting a reduced orienting to novel stimuli and reduced arousal level after the treatment. Moreover, psychometric assessment revealed a marked improvement of the PTSD symptoms after treatment.

Original languageEnglish
JournalNeuroscience Research
Volume49
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)267-272
Number of pages6
ISSN0168-0102
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06.2004

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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