The Effectiveness of Guided Written Exposure Therapy for Complex PTSD in Adolescents

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.

NCT Number	NCT07325734
Lead Sponsor	Peking University
Conditions	CPTSD, Compelx Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Enrollment	130 participants
Start Date	2025-10-10
Primary Completion	2026-11-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-14