RECRUITING

Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Randomized Controlled Trial of Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-09-15
Study Completion:2026-02
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06047691

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Service member or veteran and a romantic partner willing to participate.
  2. * Couple is married or cohabiting for at least 3 months. Couple can be either different or same sex.
  3. * Service member/veteran diagnosis of PTSD as determined by the CAPS-5.
  4. * Each partner is at least 18 years old.
  5. * Both partners able to speak and read English.
  1. * Either partner reports current suicidal ideation severe enough to warrant immediate attention
  2. * Current homicide risk meriting crisis intervention for either partner
  3. * Current and severe alcohol misuse in either partner in the past 12 weeks and/or warranting immediate intervention
  4. * Recent (past month) manic episode or psychotic disorder symptoms in either partner
  5. * Evidence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury or other cognitive impairment in either partner
  6. * Couple is separated or have taken steps to dissolve their relationship
  7. * Either partner is currently participating in evidence-based treatment for PTSD (e.g., Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Present-Centered Therapy for PTSD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, or Structured Approach Therapy).
  8. * Evidence or admission of severe intimate aggression as indicated by a "yes" endorsement to the one-question Screen for Conflict Question by either partner occurring within the past 6-months.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D.
CONTACT
781-879-9758
sjf23@psu.edu
Alan L Peterson, Ph.D.
CONTACT
(210) 562-6700
petersona3@uthscsa.edu

Principal Investigator

Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Penn State University

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Penn State University

  • Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Penn State University

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-09-15
Study Completion Date2026-02

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-09-15
Study Completion Date2026-02

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • PTSD

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder