"Evolution of Sexual Symptoms in Paraphilic Sexual Offenders With/Without Antiandrogen or SSRI Tr… (NCT07144943) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Evolution of Sexual Symptoms in Paraphilic Sexual Offenders With/Without Antiandrogen or SSRI Treatment"
200 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language summary
The ESPARA study is a multicenter observational research project aiming to monitor, over a three-year period, the evolution of sexual symptoms in male sexual offenders with paraphilia, divided into three groups: receiving antiandrogen treatment, receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or no pharmacological treatment. The primary objective is to assess changes in sexual desire intensity and deviant sexual behaviors, while secondary objectives include relapse rates, the role of psychiatric comorbidities, treatment tolerability, and various clinical, cognitive, and life-history factors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men suffering from paraphilias (DSM-5 criteria),
* Aged 18 to 65 years,
* Sexual offenders (offense or sexual assault including exhibitionism, rape, sexual touching, incest, possession of pedopornographic video material) (severity level 1 to 6 according to WFSBP recommendations),
* Subject who has given consent,
* Patients covered by social security,
* Satisfactory command of written and spoken French."
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject in prison (regardless of the reason),
* Subject under guardianship (patients under legal supervision may, however, be included),
* Subjects who have committed a sexual offense and do not meet the DSM-5 criteria for paraphilia."
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in sexual desire and paraphilic behavior scores using the Intensity of Sexual Desire and Sexual Symptoms Scale (ISDSS, self-report)