Comparing characteristics of individuals with paraphilic disorders to healthy controls
Official title: Paraphilic Disorders and Other Conditions With Risk for Sexual Violence: a Case-control Study
Run by Region Stockholm · NCT05861752 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the differences in mental health and sexual interests between people with paraphilic disorders and healthy individuals to better understand their conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm, Stockholm County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 19, 2022 |
| Main results expected | October 19, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 19, 2037 |
| Registry record updated | June 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05861752 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who meet the criteria for paraphilia or sexsomnia as defined by DSM-5.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious mental disorders requiring immediate treatment or those whose psychological conditions may jeopardize their health or the study's integrity may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational case-control study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics of individuals seeking help for paraphilic disorders and sexsomnia compared to healthy controls. Participants will undergo structured medical assessments, including psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychological testing, alongside questionnaires addressing various factors related to their conditions. The study will also conduct qualitative interviews to explore the development of sexual interests over time. Follow-up assessments will track treatment types and adherence over a year.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of paraphilic disorders and inform more effective treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on paraphilic disorders, this specific case-control approach focusing on clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years of age and older 2. Signed informed consent 3. Be able to understand the Swedish language in oral and in writing 4. Meet criteria for paraphilia (sexual deviation) according to DSM-5 (with the exception of pedophilia), compulsive sexual behavior disorder according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), or sexsomnia (sexual act during sleep) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Serious mental disorder such as current psychosis or severe depression that requires immediate handling/treatment. 2. Psychological condition that may endanger the patient's health or the scientific parts of the study, this is assessed by the assessing physician and psychologist (for example, intellectual disability). Criteria for control persons: Inclusion criteria 1. Age and sex matched to clinical population 2. Signed informed consent 3. Be able to understand the Swedish language in oral and in writing Exclusion criteria 1. Serious somatic illness (determined by the study physician). 2. Ongoing substance use syndrome 3. Serious psychiatric illnesses/conditions that require medical attention (determined by the study physician). 4. First-degree relative with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or deceased by suicide. 5. Positive screening for compulsive sexual behavior disorder, paraphilia or sexsomnia.
Where it's running
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Josephine Savard
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Josephine Savard, MD, PhD — Anova, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Study coordinator: Josephine Savard
- Email: josephine.savard@regionstockholm.se
- Phone: 468123 73 200
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.