The Effectiveness of Group-Delivered Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD and Complex PTSD Among Chinese Adolescents: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The study aims to examine the effectiveness of the group-delivered guided written exposure therapy (GWE) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD among Chinese adolescents with a randomized controlled trial. The study will recruit 50 participants, with 25 randomized to the GWE group and 25 randomized to the waiting list (WL) group. The GWE intervention consists of 5-8 group sessions. The primary outcome PCL-5 ( PTSD Checklist-5) and ITQ-CA (International Trauma Questionnaire-Child and Adolescent Version) will be administered on baseline, post-treatment, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up assessments.
• Adolescents aged 10-18 years.
• Meeting full or subthreshold PTSD (up to one symptom missing).
• If taking psychotropic medication, currently stabilized on psychotropic medication for at least four weeks.
• Capable of writing and understanding written instructions.