Clinical Trial: Short-Term Psychodynamic Group Therapy for Problematic Pornography Use

U.S., Aug. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07772193) titled 'Short-Term Psychodynamic Group Therapy for Problematic Pornography Use' on Aug. 11.

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of short-term psychodynamic group therapy for problematic pornography use in young adult men. Participants were assigned to either a psychodynamic group therapy intervention or a control condition. The intervention consisted of 16 online group therapy sessions. The study examined changes in pornography craving, emotion regulation difficulties, shame, and guilt. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention and at follow-up.

Study Start Date: Dec. 01, 2025

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