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Treatment for Problematic Sexual Behavior of Preteen Children
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Summary
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 Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2023-01-09
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Phase-based Treatment (PBT) for Problematic Sexual Behavior of Preteen Children
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)
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.
Locations (1)
Penn State Hershey Medical Center-TLC Research and Treatment Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States