New therapy aims to break cycle of child sexual abuse
NCT ID NCT06126926
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a 32-week group therapy program for adult men in prison who have committed child sexual abuse. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and can reduce factors linked to reoffending. Ten men participated, and researchers measured changes in risk, coping, and emotional health. This early-stage research aims to inform a larger, multinational study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- group therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an effective program to reduce the risk of reoffending among men who have committed child sexual abuse.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, and many measures are self-reported.
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Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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