 A meta-analytic comparison of EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) found both protocols indistinguishable in terms of effectiveness in treating PTSD; however, "the contribution of the eye movement component in EMDR to treatment outcome" is unclear.A meta-analysis in children and adolescent also found that EMDR was as efficacious as cognitive behavioral therapy.Furthermore, the availability of school-based therapy is particularly important for children with PTSD.