Group therapy using written exposure for adolescents with complex PTSD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the effectiveness of Group-Delivered Guided Written Exposure Therapy (GWE-C) for adolescents suffering from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). A total of 120 participants aged 10 to 18 will be randomly assigned to either the GWE-C group or a supportive therapy group. The intervention consists of 7 to 10 group sessions, and the primary outcomes will be measured using the International Trauma Questionnaire at various time points including baseline, post-treatment, and follow-ups at one and three months. The goal is to assess the therapeutic impact of GWE-C in a structured setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 10 and 18 years;
* Meet the diagnostic or subclinical criteria for Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), defined as the presence of at least one positive symptom in each of the PTSD symptom clusters, along with at least one positive symptom in each of the Disturbance in Self-Organization (DSO) symptom 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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;
* Suicidal ideation within the past six months;
* Ongoing exposure to traumatic events;
* Currently receiving other trauma-focused psychological treatments.

Where it's running

• Peking University
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yinyin Zang, Ph.D.
• Email: yinyin.zang@pku.edu.cn
• Phone: 00861062756953

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.