Can online group therapy help curb cybersex addiction?
NCT ID NCT07102303
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether online group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with cybersex addiction or online sexual compulsivity. 86 participants were assigned to group therapy, individual therapy, or a waitlist. The group therapy involved 12 weekly online sessions focused on changing thoughts and behaviors. Researchers compared outcomes to see if group therapy is a viable treatment option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Online group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this online group therapy could offer a convenient, accessible treatment option for people struggling with cybersex addiction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 86 participants, so results are limited in size. The therapy may not work for everyone, and individual therapy might still be more effective.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Salusex center. University Jaume I of Castellón
Castellon, Castellón, 12071, Spain
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University Jaume I
Castellon, Castellón, Spain