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The Effectiveness of Group-Delivered Revised Guided Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD and Subclinical PTSD Among Chinese Adolescents

The Effectiveness of Group-Delivered Revised Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD and Subclinical PTSD Among Chinese Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Peking University

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study aims to examine the effectiveness of the group-delivered revised written exposure therapy (WET-R) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and subclinical PTSD among Chinese adolescents with a randomized controlled trial. The study will recruit 70 participants, with 35 randomized to the WET-R group and 35 randomized to the waiting list (WL) group. The WET-R intervention consists of 5-8 group sessions. The primary outcome CPSS-5-I (Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview Version for DSM-5) and PCL-5 ( PTSD Checklist-5) will be administered on baseline, post-treatment, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, and 6-month follow-up assessments.


Eligibility

Min Age: 10 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a group-based writing therapy program for Chinese teenagers who have experienced trauma and developed PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or symptoms close to PTSD. Instead of traditional talk therapy, participants write about their experiences in a guided way. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 10 and 18 years old - You meet the criteria for PTSD or near-PTSD based on a clinical interview - If you take psychiatric medications, you have been on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks - You can read and write well enough to follow written instructions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe mental health condition that needs immediate medical attention - You have moderate to high risk of attempting suicide - You have a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury - You are already receiving therapy specifically for PTSD Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGroup-delivered guided written exposure therapy-revised version

Group-Delivered guided WET-R is a manualized exposure-based therapy program consisting of 5-8 sequential sessions. The interval between every 2 consecutive sessions is 0-2 days. There will be 5-8 group-delivered sessions in total (only one index trauma will be discussed), and 1-2 weeks to complete. The first and last sessions are scheduled to last for 1.5 hours each, while the other sessions will be 50 minutes in duration.

BEHAVIORALWaiting-List (WL) condition

Participants assigned to WL will be asked to not work with other therapists or seek additional treatment for trauma-related difficulties during the 2-week WL period. After the one-month follow-up of the WET-R group, they will receive the same treatment (Group-Delivered guided written exposure therapy-revised version).WL participants will also be given contact information to use in case of worsening symptoms or increasing distress.


Locations(1)

Peking University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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