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Do sex offenders show higher rates of sexual addiction? a prison study investigates

NCT ID NCT05483426

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Federation Regionale de Recherche en Psychiatrie et Sante Mentale Occitanie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are interviewing 200 men held at the Muret detention center in France to measure how common sexual addiction is in this population. They will use a screening test to identify cases and compare rates between men convicted of sexual offenses and those convicted of other crimes. The goal is to improve detection and support for inmates with this condition, which may help prevent future offenses.

What this could mean

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Active substance
semi-structured interview conducted by a psychiatrist
What this could lead to
If the study succeeds, it could reveal how common sexual addiction is among inmates and whether sex offenders show higher rates, guiding better screening and care in prisons.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment, so it cannot test therapies. The results may not apply beyond this one detention center, and the diagnostic tool may not capture all cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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Started

Apr 2023

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male subjects * Detainees at Muret Detention Center * Aged between 18 and 65 at the time of the search * And having agreed to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Person under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship ; * Insufficient command of the French language * Existence of cognitive disorders preventing a good understanding of the information relating to the study or the various questionnaires.

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Conditions

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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder

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Sexual addiction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Julien DA COSTA

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, 31000, France

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