Treatment for Problematic Sexual Behavior of Preteen Children

Conditions

• Problematic Sexual Behavior Among Preteen Children

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

4 Years - 12 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Phase-based Treatment (PBT) for Problematic Sexual Behavior of Preteen Children — BEHAVIORAL
  PBT is a skills-based protocol that primarily works with caregivers to manage problematic behavior and to teach children healthy information about sex and sexuality. It was designed based on the current empirical knowledge regarding the etiology and treatment of childhood problematic sexual behavior. It is delivered in 12 weekly sessions, with each session lasting approximately 50 minutes.
• Treatment-as-Usual (TAU) — BEHAVIORAL
  The TAU intervention designed for this trial relies largely on the delivery of child-focused treatment techniques, particularly on the development of therapeutic rapport through the utilization of non-directive techniques. These sessions are supplemented with educational materials for the caregiver on child behavior and parenting recommendations. This treatment is designed to be administered over 12 weekly sessions, with each session lasting approximately 50 minutes.

Study Details

Relatively little is known about the treatment of problematic sexual behavior (PSB) displayed by preteen children. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining potential treatments are rare and the available results to date are generally underwhelming. A new protocol, termed Phase-Based Treatment (PBT) for Preteen PSB, has shown positive results in an early stage pilot and during community implementation efforts. This trial will be the first RCT of PBT and aim to determine whether PBT might outperform a treatment-as-usual condition.

Key Dates

Start date

Jan 9, 2023

Status verified

Feb 2026

Primary completion

Jun 30, 2028

Completion

Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment

42 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Experimental: Experimental Treatment
  The experimental treatment is Phase-Based Treatment (PBT) for Problematic Sexual Behavior of Preteen Children, an innovative intervention demonstrating promise in preliminary testing.
• Active Comparator: Control Treatment
  The Control Treatment will utilize a Treatment-as-Usual (TAU) condition designed to mimic the types of treatment generally provided in the community for mental health concerns of children.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in scores on the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI) [ Time Frame: Through study completion, typically 12 weeks. ]

Central Contacts

• Brian Allen, PsyD
  7175314100
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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