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New study seeks to uncover links between sexual disorders and violence

NCT ID NCT05861752

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Stockholm Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares 240 people with paraphilic disorders, compulsive sexual behavior, or sexsomnia to healthy controls. Researchers will assess violence history, psychiatric traits, and genetic factors through interviews, questionnaires, and blood samples. The clinical group will be followed for up to 10 years to see how standard treatment works and what predicts outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could improve understanding of these conditions and help tailor better treatments for those at risk of sexual violence.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 240 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2022

Expected to finish

Oct 2037

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Clinical population: persons seeking treatment at the ANOVA clinic with indication of paraphilic disorder, Compulsive sexual behavior disorder or sexsomnia

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years of age and older 2. Signed informed consent 3. Be able to understand the Swedish language in oral and in writing 4. Meet criteria for paraphilia (sexual deviation) according to DSM-5 (with the exception of pedophilia), compulsive sexual behavior disorder according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), or sexsomnia (sexual act during sleep) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Serious mental disorder such as current psychosis or severe depression that requires immediate handling/treatment. 2. Psychological condition that may endanger the patient's health or the scientific parts of the study, this is assessed by the assessing physician and psychologist (for example, intellectual disability). Criteria for control persons: Inclusion criteria 1. Age and sex matched to clinical population 2. Signed informed consent 3. Be able to understand the Swedish language in oral and in writing Exclusion criteria 1. Serious somatic illness (determined by the study physician). 2. Ongoing substance use syndrome 3. Serious psychiatric illnesses/conditions that require medical attention (determined by the study physician). 4. First-degree relative with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or deceased by suicide. 5. Positive screening for compulsive sexual behavior disorder, paraphilia or sexsomnia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder paraphilic disorder Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Paraphilic disorders Parasomnia Sexual addiction

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Josephine Savard

    RECRUITING

    Stockholm, Stockholm County, 171 76, Sweden

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