Project CONSENT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Prevent Sexual Recidivism
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on sexual recidivism risk in a Swedish sample of incarcerated men convicted of sexual offenses. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the CBT program CONSENT reduce the risk of recidivism in sexual of
| Condition(s) | Sexual Offending Behavior |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on sexual recidivism risk in a Swedish sample of incarcerated men convicted of sexual offenses. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the CBT program CONSENT reduce the risk of recidivism in sexual offenses among males convicted of sexual offending? The CONSENT program, specifically targeting risk factors for sexual recidivism, will be compared with a waiting list. The evaluation will focus on potential change in dynamic risk factors for sexual recidivism. The study is part of the project Preventing Sexual Abuse: CBT Programs for Convicted Men and Women in a Correctional Setting. |
| Who can participate | The study population is a subgroup of the study population in another study within the same project. Eligibility criteria for that study: Inclusion Criteria: * Men aged 18 and above sentenced to imprisonment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. * and offense falls under Chapter 6 of the Swedish Penal Code concerning sexual offenses or relates to child pornography offenses. * and risk of recidivism for sexual offenses is assessed as "average" or higher according to the Risk Matrix 2000. * and provided signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with apparent influence at the time of assessment due to severe psychiatric conditions such as pronounced psychotic symptoms or dementia. * or difficulties conducting interviews and self-assessments/surveys due to language |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Lead sponsor | Karolinska Institutet |
| Locations | Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden; Norrköping, Sweden |
| Start date | 2023-11-14 |
| NCT ID | NCT06098521 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06098521 |