Writing away trauma: group therapy shows promise for teens
NCT ID NCT06390293
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a group writing therapy for Chinese teenagers with PTSD. 53 teens took part, with some getting the therapy and others on a waiting list. The goal was to see if writing about their trauma in a group setting could ease PTSD symptoms. Results suggest it may help, but more research is needed.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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53 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents aged 10-18 years. 2. Meeting full or subthreshold PTSD (up to one symptom missing). 3. If taking psychotropic medication, currently stabilized on psychotropic medication for at least four weeks. 4. Capable of writing and understanding written instructions. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of severe psychopathology necessitating immediate medical attention 2. Moderate to high suicide risk (e.g., intent or plan to attempt suicide in the near future 3. Evidence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury 4. Currently undergoing psychotherapy specifically for PTSD.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China
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