New therapy aims to tame psychopathy in prisoners

NCT ID NCT07481253

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new therapy program called PSYCHOPATHY.COMP for male prison inmates with psychopathy. The goal is to see if 20 weeks of compassion-focused sessions can reduce psychopathic traits and improve emotional control. Researchers will compare the therapy to usual prison support in 200 Portuguese-speaking inmates aged 19-30.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

antisocial personality disorder Criminal Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prisons of the Direção-Geral de Reinserção e Serviços Prisionais (DGRSP)

    Lisbon, Portugal

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