Prevalence of Sexual Addiction in a Detention Center Population
Official title: Prevalence of Sexual Addiction in an Inmate Population at the Muret Detention Center in Haute-Garonne.
Run by Federation Regionale de Recherche en Psychiatrie et Sante Mentale Occitanie · NCT05483426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how common sexual addiction is among male detainees at the Muret Detention Center.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Federation Regionale de Recherche en Psychiatrie et Sante Mentale Occitanie Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 26, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 26, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 26, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05483426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Male detainees aged 18 to 65 at Muret Detention Center who consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without elevated or clinically significant symptoms may not experience direct personal benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study uses semi-structured interviews to estimate how many inmates meet criteria for compulsive sexual behavior disorders. The goal is to quantify prevalence in a specific incarcerated population and to understand associated factors. The design is observational in nature, focusing on interview-based data collection within the detention setting. The findings may inform future mental health services and screening approaches in similar correctional facilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve screening and awareness of compulsive sexual behavior in prisons, potentially guiding targeted support and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has explored prevalence of related behavioral disorders in correctional settings, with mixed but informative results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male subjects * Detainees at Muret Detention Center * Aged between 18 and 65 at the time of the search * And having agreed to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Person under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship ; * Insufficient command of the French language * Existence of cognitive disorders preventing a good understanding of the information relating to the study or the various questionnaires.
Where it's running
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Julien DA COSTA
Toulouse, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Julien JD Da Costa, MD
- Email: julien.da-costa@ch-marchant.fr
- Phone: 05 61 14 90 10
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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.