New therapy aims to help preteens with problematic sexual behavior
NCT ID NCT05514730
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new skills-based therapy called Phase-Based Treatment (PBT) for preteens aged 4-12 who show problematic sexual behavior. The therapy works mainly with caregivers over 12 weekly sessions to teach healthy information about sex and manage behaviors. Researchers will compare PBT to usual care in 42 children to see if it leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Phase-Based Treatment (PBT) - a skills-based behavioral therapy for caregivers and children
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective, structured therapy option for preteens with problematic sexual behavior, helping families manage and reduce these behaviors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not outperform usual care, and success depends on caregiver engagement.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center-TLC Research and Treatment Center
RECRUITINGHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110, United States