Effect of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist on Risk of Committing Child Sexual Abuse in Men With Pedophilic Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Valdemar Landgren, Kinda Malki, Matteo Bottai...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32347899Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 99Years
All Genders
ID06852443
Troubled Desire & Therapeutic Chat for Reduction of CSAM Use
Led by Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Updated on 2025-05-07
180
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Lead Sponsor
U
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the use of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) among self-referred participants, mostly men with a sexual interest in children. This prospective, multicenter study compares different web-based and text-based therapy approaches, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, to address sexual behavioral disorders related to CSAM consumption. The goal is to determine which interventions best reduce CSAM use and improve mental well-being. The study includes four groups: participants receiving only selfhelp modules, those receiving only Therapist Chat Service (TCS), participants using selfhelp modules followed by TCS, and a waitlist control group. Selfhelp modules consist of 16 web-based structured CBT sessions, while TCS involves 4-6 text-based chat sessions with trained therapists. The waitlist group receives no intervention for the first two weeks. Researchers will also compare data from an additional waitlist plus TCS group from a related project. Participants will be followed for 12 weeks after onboarding with assessments every two weeks to measure reductions in CSAM severity, time spent, and risk. Secondary measures include mental well-being, frequency of CSAM consumption, total sexual outlet, and any adverse psychological effects. Data will be collected through self-reports and questionnaires, and safety will be monitored throughout the study period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Troubled-Desire & Therapeutic Chat for Reduction of CSAM Use (TD-CHAT)
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 99Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult participant (≥18 years)
- Recent (last 2 weeks) CSAM use or past CSAM use with self-reported risk
- Proficiency in English, German, or Spanish
- Voluntary participation and agreement to the terms of the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe neuropsychiatric conditions such as unstable psychotic disorder, organic brain damage, intellectual disability, or untreated drug/alcohol addiction
- History of contact child sexual abuse perpetration (past or present)
- Ongoing criminal investigation, trial, punishment, or probation related to online or offline CSA or CSAM use
- Current inpatient psychiatric treatment or other treatment targeting CSAM behaviors
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or online)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants receive one of the following interventions: Selfhelp modules only, Therapist Chat Service only, or Selfhelp modules followed by Therapist Chat Service. Participants in the waitlist group do not receive intervention for the first two weeks.
Weekly assessments every 2 weeks during 12 weeks after onboarding
Follow-up Monitoring
Duration - Up to 12 weeks after intervention start
Participants continue to be monitored for changes in CSAM behaviors, mental wellbeing, and sexual outlet after the intervention period.
Assessments every 2 weeks for 12 weeks after onboarding
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlion
Berlin, Germany, 10117
Actively Recruiting
2
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Not Yet Recruiting
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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