Understanding the disclosure of child sexual abuse in psychiatric services

REVEAL To Disclose a Child Sexual Abuse Within Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services: a Qualitative Study

Observational Centre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy · NCT06495502

This study looks at the difficulties young people face when talking about child sexual abuse while getting help from mental health services to find better ways to support them.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 25 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Colombes, Hauts De Seine and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06495502 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the challenges surrounding the disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA) among adolescents receiving treatment in child and adolescent psychiatry services. By conducting semi-structured interviews with survivors, their parents, and mental health professionals, the study seeks to identify barriers to disclosure and improve support mechanisms. The findings will provide insights into how to enhance the efficacy of investigations and the quality of care for CSA survivors. This is the first study to specifically address these issues within child and adolescent psychiatric settings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents and young adults aged 12-25 who have experienced child sexual abuse and are receiving psychiatric treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms or those involved in intrafamily abuse situations may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support and treatment for survivors of child sexual abuse, ultimately enhancing their mental health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a novel area of inquiry, previous research has highlighted the importance of understanding disclosure barriers in similar contexts, suggesting potential for impactful findings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

* Adolescents and young adults from four child \& adolescent psychiatric services in Argenteuil (SUPADO), Rouen, Lyon, Colombes and Rennes. T
* in a well-identified care path
* Age: 12-25 years old
* have experienced Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
* Child \& adolescent psychiatry treatment prior to majority and after CSA, regardless the reason for this treatment
* Parents with a Son/daughter on a well-identified care path, victim of CSA, with a disclosure during child \& adolescent psychiatry treatment
* Child \& adolescent mental health professionals

Exclusion criteria

* for adolescents, acute symptoms
* for parents, in the situation of intrafamily CSA perpetrated by a parent, this parent will be excluded

Where this trial is running

Colombes, Hauts De Seine and 4 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Child Sexual Abusequalitative researchdisclosurechild & adolescent psychiatry
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.