Actively Recruiting
Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
Led by Penn State University · Updated on 2025-05-14
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
124 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
P
Penn State University
Lead Sponsor
T
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to test an abbreviated, intensive, multi-couple group version of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (AIM-CBCT for PTSD) in an active military and veteran population. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does AIM-CBCT for PTSD improve PTSD symptoms? * Does AIM-CBCT for PTSD improve associated symptoms (e.g., depression), romantic partner distress, and couple relationship satisfaction? Participants will participate in a two-day retreat in which they are taught and practice skills to decrease PTSD symptoms and enhance their relationships. Researchers will compare AIM-CBCT for PTSD to the Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP) to determine whether it is superior to an evidence-based relationship education curriculum that is also delivered in a two-day multi-couple group format.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Service member or veteran and a romantic partner willing to participate
- Couple is married or cohabiting for at least 3 months
- Couple can be either different or same sex
- Service member or veteran has a PTSD diagnosis confirmed by CAPS-5
- Each partner is at least 18 years old
- Both partners able to speak and read English
You will not qualify if you...
- Either partner reports current suicidal thoughts severe enough to need immediate attention
- Current homicide risk requiring crisis intervention for either partner
- Severe alcohol misuse in either partner in the past 12 weeks or needing immediate intervention
- Recent manic episode or psychotic disorder symptoms in either partner
- Moderate or severe traumatic brain injury or other cognitive impairment in either partner
- Couple is separated or taking steps to end their relationship
- Either partner currently in evidence-based PTSD treatment
- Severe intimate aggression reported by either partner in the past 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D.
CONTACT
A
Alan L Peterson, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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