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New treatment option for Sexual Offending Behavior
Official title Project CONSENT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Prevent Sexual Recidivism
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06098521
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on sexual recidivism risk in a Swedish sample of incarcerated men convicted of sexual offenses. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the CBT program CONSENT reduce the risk of recidivism in sexual offenses among males convicted of sexual offending?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- The study population is a subgroup of the study population in another study within the same project. Eligibility criteria for that study:
- Men aged 18 and above sentenced to imprisonment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
- and offense falls under Chapter 6 of the Swedish Penal Code concerning sexual offenses or relates to child pornography offenses.
- and risk of recidivism for sexual offenses is assessed as "average" or higher according to the Risk Matrix 2000.
- and provided signed informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Individuals with apparent influence at the time of assessment due to severe psychiatric conditions such as pronounced psychotic symptoms or dementia.
- or difficulties conducting interviews and self-assessments/surveys due to language barriers in understanding the Swedish language.
- or difficulties in fully understanding the conditions for consenting to participate. Additional eligibility criteria for the current trial: Inclusion...
- Inclusion criteria for Consent are met:
- and the risk of relapse in sexual offenses is assessed as average risk of relapse in sexual offenses with Risk Matrix 2000
- and the participant does not meet the inclusion criteria for SEIF (medium to high risk of relapse in sexual offenses and concurrent paraphilia and/or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- The study population is a subgroup of the study population in another study within the same project. Eligibility criteria for that study:
- Men aged 18 and above sentenced to imprisonment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
- and offense falls under Chapter 6 of the Swedish Penal Code concerning sexual offenses or relates to child pornography offenses.
- and risk of recidivism for sexual offenses is assessed as "average" or higher according to the Risk Matrix 2000.
- and provided signed informed consent.
- Individuals with apparent influence at the time of assessment due to severe psychiatric conditions such as pronounced psychotic symptoms or dementia.
- or difficulties conducting interviews and self-assessments/surveys due to language barriers in understanding the Swedish language.
- or difficulties in fully understanding the conditions for consenting to participate. Additional eligibility criteria for the current trial: Inclusion Criteria
- Inclusion criteria for Consent are met:
- and the risk of relapse in sexual offenses is assessed as average risk of relapse in sexual offenses with Risk Matrix 2000
- and the participant does not meet the inclusion criteria for SEIF (medium to high risk of relapse in sexual offenses and concurrent paraphilia and/or sexual preoccupation and/or emotional identification with children...
- and a total score (all items included) on The Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale (SOTIPS) of ≤20
- and ≥9 months to halftime of sentence, when it becomes possible to apply for reintegration measures (including 12±2 weeks in the program and 4 weeks without the program, 16±2 weeks on the waitlist/follow-up, and time...
- and written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria \- Any exclusion criteria for Consent are met: difficulties in understanding the program's content and carrying it out due to difficulties in understanding the Swedish...
- or severe or ongoing unstable psychiatric conditions or other conditions that hinder participation (high suicide risk, significant psychotic symptoms, diagnosed intellectual disability, or other serious cognitive...
- or ongoing participation in another psychological program. If potential research people have other programs in their sentence plan, participation in the study will be prioritized if it is deemed appropriate in...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Norrköping, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden; Norrköping, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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