Therapeutic chat and self-help modules to reduce child sexual abuse material use
Troubled Desire & Therapeutic Chat for Reduction of CSAM Use
NA · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · NCT06852443
This study is testing whether a chat service with a therapist and self-help tools can help people reduce their use of child sexual abuse material and improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Charite University, Berlin, Germany (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Berlin and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06852443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to prevent and reduce the consumption of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) through a combination of a Therapist Chat Service (TCS) and self-help modules based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. Participants will be divided into groups receiving different interventions, including TCS only, self-help only, and a combination of both, with a waitlist control group for comparison. The effectiveness of these interventions will be evaluated based on reductions in CSAM behaviors and improvements in mental well-being over a four-week period. The study seeks to provide insights into the best approaches for addressing sexual behavioral disorders related to CSAM consumption.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult men aged 18 and older who have recently engaged in CSAM use or have a self-reported risk of such behavior.
Not a fit: Patients with severe neuropsychiatric comorbidities or a history of contact CSA perpetration may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce CSAM consumption and improve mental health outcomes for individuals at risk.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach is innovative, similar interventions targeting behavioral change in sexual behavior have shown promise, though this specific combination is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult participant (≥18 years); * recent (last 2 weeks) CSAM use or past CSAM use and self-reported risk; * proficiency in English, German or Spanish; * voluntary participation and agreement to the terms of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe neuropsychiatric comorbidities (unstable psychotic disorder, organic brain damage, diminished intellectual functioning, untreated drug or alcohol addiction); * history of contact CSA perpetration (past or present); * ongoing criminal investigation, trial, punishment, or probation status for online or offline CSA or CSAM use; * current inpatient psychiatric treatment or other concurrent treatment targeting CSAM behaviours
Where this trial is running
Berlin and 1 other locations
- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlion — Berlin, Germany (RECRUITING)
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Catalonia, Spain — Barcelona, Spain (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Prevention, Well Being, Sexual Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Change Interventions, Child Sexual Abuse Material Consumption, Behavioral Disorder