Conversion therapies for homosexuality - history, psychological consequences and their treatment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031638

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-12

Start date

2023-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Psychological consequences of conversion therapies for homosexuality

Interventions

Group 1: People who have experienced conversion therapy for homosexuality in their lives (interviews) Group 2: Psychological/ psychotherapy personnel (interviews)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult persons who are able to communicate and willing to participate in an interview either people who have experienced so-called conversion therapy due to their sexuality, or psychotherapeutic personnel

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who cannot communicate alone People who feel unable to participate in the interview due to mental distress People who are in acute psychiatric crisis intervention People who are represented by a legal representative

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
What are the psychological consequences of conversion therapies for those affected?	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
How can and should those affected by conversion therapy for homosexuality be psychotherapied?	—

Countries

Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactFelicitas Söhner

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Felicitas.Soehner@hhu.de+49 211 8106458

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026