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The Effectiveness of Guided Written Exposure Therapy for Complex PTSD in Adolescents
Led by Peking University · Updated on 2026-05-14
130
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
63 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effectiveness of Guided Written Exposure Therapy for Complex PTSD in Adolescents
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 10 and 18 years
- Meet diagnostic or subclinical criteria for Complex PTSD, missing at most one symptom in PTSD or DSO clusters
- Have sufficient literacy and language skills to complete writing tasks
- Able to understand study procedures and complete assessments
- Provide written informed consent, with guardian consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Have severe psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability
- Have severe physical illness impairing intervention participation
- Assessed at high suicidal risk including recent suicide attempt or severe self-harm
- Ongoing exposure to traumatic events
- Currently receiving other trauma-focused psychological treatments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Changchun middle school
Fuyang, Anhui, China
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2
Peking University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Research Team
Y
Yinyin Zang, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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