Evaluating a structured assessment and feedback program for sexual offenders
Impact d'un Bilan Clinique structuré (MIDSA), de sa Restitution et de l'Accompagnement au Changement Sur l'Engagement Dans le Soin (évalué Par l'échelle URICA) d'Auteurs d'Infraction à caractère Sexuel : Essai contrôlé randomisé Multicentrique en Ouvert
This study tests a new program that helps sexual offenders understand their issues and stay committed to treatment in hopes of reducing the chances of reoffending.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Tours Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Lille and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05013996 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on the Multidimensional Inventory of Development, Sex, and Aggression (MIDSA) to assess and support sexual offenders in their commitment to care. The program includes a comprehensive clinical assessment that helps patients understand their psychopathological functioning and guides their treatment based on their criminological and non-criminological needs. By enhancing awareness and motivation for change, the intervention aims to improve adherence to care and reduce the risk of recidivism in sexual and general violence. The process is supported by professionals who provide feedback and facilitate the change process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult male patients who have committed sexual offenses and are engaged with psychiatric services.
Not a fit: Patients who are imprisoned, under legal protection, or have a poor understanding of the French language may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce recidivism rates among sexual offenders by improving their commitment to treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach using MIDSA is innovative, similar structured assessments have shown promise in improving treatment adherence in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult male patients * Express written consent of the participant after receiving the study information * Subject making contact or being taken in charge by a psychiatric service (even an addictology service or by liberal practitioners in connection with psychiatry), a CRIAVS or a care unit dedicated to the care of perpetrators of a sexual offense (AICS) ; * For a problem of sexual violence such as sexual harassment, assault and rape of adult women (including marital rape), incest, pedophilic or hebephilic acts, sexual sadism, exhibition, voyeurism, frotteurism, use and possession of child pornography or addiction sexual. * Affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Maximum stage (maintenance phase) listed on the URICA scale * Poor understanding of the French language; * Patient imprisoned, under legal protection, under guardianship or curatorship
Where this trial is running
Lille and 4 other locations
- CHRU Lille - URSAVS Lille — Lille, France (Recruiting)
- CH LE Vinatier - Service de Psychiatrie Légale — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
- CHU Montpellier Lapeyronie - CRIAVS Languedoc-Roussillon — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
- CHU Poitiers Henri Laborit - CRIAVS - CMP Espace Vienne - SMPR — Poitiers, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHRU Tours - UC3P — Tours, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Robert COURTOIS, MD-PhD
- Email: robert.courtois@univ-tours.fr
- Phone: 02 18 37 05 98
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.