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Talking it out: could psychodynamic therapy curb compulsive pornography use?

NCT ID NCT07772193

Disease control Sponsor: Harun Ismail Incekara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a 16-session online psychodynamic group therapy can help young men aged 18-30 who struggle with problematic pornography use. Participants are randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a control condition. The study measures changes in pornography craving, emotion regulation, shame, and guilt before and after treatment, and at follow-up.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Short-term psychodynamic group therapy delivered online over 16 sessions
What this could lead to
If effective, this therapy could offer a structured, non-pharmacological option to help young men reduce compulsive pornography use and related emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not generalize. The therapy requires commitment to 16 sessions, and individual responses may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male sex * Aged 18-30 years * At least a high school education * Pornography use on at least 3 days per week * Meeting the study's screening criterion for problematic pornography use * Providing informed consent and willingness to participate in the intervention and assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported history of a severe psychiatric disorder * Self-reported history of substance dependence * Severe psychological distress requiring individual psychiatric intervention

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Conditions

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Behavior, Addictive

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Addiction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medipol University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34142, Turkey (Türkiye)

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