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OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse

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Relationship ConflictRelationship DistressOurRelationshipCouplesDigitalOnlineRecoverySubstance use disorder

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Study Overview

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Description

This study tests the effectiveness of an online relationship program that has been tailored for couples in which one or both members are in recovery from substance misuse. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the romantic relationship and improve individual functioning. Couples participate in approximately 8 hours of digital content (on their phone or computer) and have a total of five calls with a project coach. Couples will be asked to complete online surveys before and after the program and are paid $200 per couple ($100 per individual) for doing so.

Official Title

OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-02-15
Study Completion:2025-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07159633

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. 1. in a romantic relationship and married, engaged, cohabiting, or dating exclusively for \>6mo;
  2. 2. Age 18+
  3. 3. Both partners are willing to participate in the study
  4. 4. Both partners are fluent readers of the English language and
  5. 5. One or both members of the couple are currently in treatment or recovery services for substance use-related issues.
  1. 1. Severe domestic violence: We will utilize exclusion criteria for domestic violence that we have used for the last seven years of OurRelationship services with low-income and military couples. These criteria were developed in consultation with CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and several members of the Domestic Violence Hotline. Through these conversations, we concluded it would be appropriate if couples were excluded from OurRelationship services if either person reports in the past 6 months that their partner: 1) Choked me 2) Repeatedly punched me during a fight or beat me up 3) Threatened me with (or used) a gun or knife, or 4) Physically forced me to have sex when I didn't want to. Finally, couples will be excluded if either person reports in the past 6 months that: 5) he/she was "quite afraid", "very afraid", or "extremely afraid" that their partners would physically hurt them during an argument.
  2. 2. Inadequate internet connection. To ensure that the program can function properly, participants will be required to have access to high-speed internet in their homes or on their smartphones (with regular wireless/hotspot or a minimum 4G cellular connection).
  3. 3. Have already decided to end the relationship. Because the tested programs are designed to help couples improve their relationships (rather than deal with a separation or divorce), couples will be excluded if either partner endorses that they "will probably end my relationship even if it does get better" or that they "have already made the decision to end my relationship."

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Brock Sansbury, MBA
CONTACT
803-445-5457
brock@ourrelationship.com

Principal Investigator

Brock Sansbury, MBA
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
OurRelationship LLC
Brian D Doss, Ph.D.
STUDY_DIRECTOR
OurRelationship LLC

Study Locations (Sites)

Innovia Behavioral Health
Marietta, Georgia, 30062
United States
Voices of Hope Maryland
Elkton, Maryland, 21921
United States
Commonly Well
Potsdam, New York, 13676
United States
The Courage Center
Lexington, South Carolina, 29072
United States
Youturn Health
Coppell, Texas, 70519
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: OurRelationship

  • Brock Sansbury, MBA, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, OurRelationship LLC
  • Brian D Doss, Ph.D., STUDY_DIRECTOR, OurRelationship LLC

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-02-15
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-02-15
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • OurRelationship
  • Couples
  • Digital
  • Online
  • Recovery
  • Substance use disorder

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress