The Effectiveness of Guided Written Exposure Therapy for Complex PTSD in Adolescents
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Conditions studied: CPTSD, Compelx Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
In brief
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of group Guided Written Exposure Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (GWE-C) among Chinese adolescents through a randomized controlled trial. A total of 120 participants will be recruited, with 60 randomized to the GWE-C group and 60 randomized to the supportive therapy (ST) group. The GWE-C intervention will consist of 7 to 10 group sessions. The primary outcome, assessed by the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ), will be measured at baseline, post-treatment, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07325734
- Run by
- Peking University
- People needed
- 130
- Starts
- 2025-10-10
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-25
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-14
Who can join
Age: 10 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Aged between 10 and 18 years;
- Meet the diagnostic or subclinical criteria for Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), defined as missing at most one symptom from either the PTSD or DSO clusters;
- Possess sufficient literacy and language skills to complete writing-based tasks;
- Be able to understand the study procedures and complete the required assessments;
- Provide written informed consent, with consent also obtained from their legal guardians.
You may not qualify if…
- Presence of a severe psychiatric disorder or neurodevelopmental disorder, such as schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or other severe psychiatric conditions that would interfere with study participation;
- Presence of a severe physical illness that would impair the ability to engage in the intervention;
- Assessed as being at high suicidal risk (e.g., current suicidal ideation with intent or plan, recent suicide attempt within the past 12 months, or severe self-harm behaviors);
- Ongoing exposure to traumatic events;
- Currently receiving other trauma-focused psychological treatments.
Where it is running
- Changchun middle school — Fuyang, Anhui, China (enrolling)
- Peking University — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (enrolling)
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