Psychological treatment for paraphilic disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is testing a psychological treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) for people with paraphilic disorders – conditions where someone has intense sexual urges or behaviors that are unusual or cause distress. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce risky behaviors and improve well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are already part of a related study on paraphilic disorders and sexual violence risk.
- You and your doctor agree that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could help you.
- You sign a consent form to take part in the CBT treatment.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition that could affect your safety or the study, like a substance use disorder or ongoing therapy elsewhere.
- You have not started or changed any of these medications in the past 3 months: antidepressants, ADHD meds, cortisone, testosterone, naltrexone, testosterone blockers, or dopamine-related drugs (small changes may be okay, based on study doctor's approval).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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