Trial Outcomes & Findings for Brief Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD With Adjunctive Intranasal Oxytocin (NCT NCT05207436)

NCT ID: NCT05207436

Last Updated: 2023-07-10

Results Overview

The Couples Satisfaction Index is a 32-item self-report survey assessing several domains of relationship satisfaction. Higher sum scores (range 0 to 161) represent higher relationship satisfaction.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline

Results posted on

2023-07-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD Plus Intranasal Oxytocin
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (B-CBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each B-CBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized B-CBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Overall Study
STARTED
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
18
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD With Adjunctive Intranasal Oxytocin

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD Plus Intranasal Oxytocin
n=20 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (B-CBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each B-CBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized B-CBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Age, Continuous
34.10 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.45 • n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The Couples Satisfaction Index is a 32-item self-report survey assessing several domains of relationship satisfaction. Higher sum scores (range 0 to 161) represent higher relationship satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Couples Satisfaction Inventory-32
103.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 32.17
87.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 36.70

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The Couples Satisfaction Index is a 32-item self-report survey assessing several domains of relationship satisfaction. Higher sum scores (range 0 to 161) represent higher relationship satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Couples Satisfaction Inventory-32
124.67 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.70
113.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 39.08

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The Couples Satisfaction Index is a 32-item self-report survey assessing several domains of relationship satisfaction. Higher sum scores (range 0 to 161) represent higher relationship satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Couples Satisfaction Inventory-32
114.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 40.90
113.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 49.50

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline

Population: Veteran data only; partner PCL-5 not an outcome measure

The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report questionnaire assessing symptoms of PTSD based on DSM-V criteria. Scores range from 0 to 80, with higher scores representing more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) (PCL-5)
47.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

Population: Veterans only

The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report questionnaire assessing symptoms of PTSD based on DSM-V criteria. Scores range from 0 to 80, with higher scores representing more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
25.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.23

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

Population: Veterans only

The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report questionnaire assessing symptoms of PTSD based on DSM-V criteria. Scores range from 0 to 80, with higher scores representing more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
31.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) is a 7-item self-report measure designed to assess multiple dimensions of functional impairment related to psychiatric disturbances. Higher scores (range 0 to 100) indicate more functional impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning
50.49 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.03
31.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) is a 7-item self-report measure designed to assess multiple dimensions of functional impairment related to psychiatric disturbances. Higher scores (range 0 to 100) indicate more functional impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning
31.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.35
20.37 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) is a 7-item self-report measure designed to assess multiple dimensions of functional impairment related to psychiatric disturbances. Higher scores (range 0 to 100) indicate more functional impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning
32.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.39
23.81 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.15

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Physical is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing an individual's physical health and functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - Brief (BREF) - Physical
50.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.28
42.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.91

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Physical is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing an individual's physical health and functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Physical
55.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.94
55.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.02

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Physical is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing an individual's physical health and functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Physical
51.98 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.58
54.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.04

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological is a 6-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's mental well-being and psychological functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological
51.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.41
62.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.20

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological is a 6-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's mental well-being and psychological functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological
54.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.67
65.74 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.02

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological is a 6-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's mental well-being and psychological functioning. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Psychological
52.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.98
65.10 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.67

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social is a 3-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their social relationships. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher score representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social
47.92 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.77
50.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.57

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social is a 3-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their social relationships. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher score representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social
65.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.14
62.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.67

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social is a 3-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their social relationships. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher score representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Social
57.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.84
66.67 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.15

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: baseline

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environmental is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their physical, social, and home environment. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environment
65.28 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.63
68.06 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.59

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention (approximately 2-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environmental is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their physical, social, and home environment. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environment
72.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.42
72.92 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.83

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: three months post-treatment (approximately 5-months after baseline)

The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environmental is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual's satisfaction with their physical, social, and home environment. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
bCBCT+OT-Veterans
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT+OT-Partners
n=10 Participants
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (bCBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin (OT) nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each bCBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized bCBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF - Environment
64.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.74
72.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.44

Adverse Events

bCBCT-OT-Veteran

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

bCBCT-OT-Partner

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
bCBCT-OT-Veteran
n=10 participants at risk
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (B-CBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin nasal spray: Veteran participants will self-administer 40 IU of intranasal oxytocin 30 minutes before the start of each B-CBCT session. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized B-CBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
bCBCT-OT-Partner
n=10 participants at risk
Couples will receive Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (B-CBCT) weekly. Prior to each session, the Veteran participant will self-administer intranasal oxytocin. The estimated length of treatment participation is 8 to 15 weeks. All procedures take place in the Veterans home via home-based clinical video teleconferencing (CVT). Oxytocin nasal spray: Veteran participants only. Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy: Eight sessions of standardized B-CBCT, a manualized couple-based intervention for PTSD designed to simultaneously reduce PTSD and enhance relationship and functioning.
Cardiac disorders
pounding heart
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 11 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 11 weeks

Additional Information

Leslie Morland

VA San Diego Healthcare System

Phone: 858-226-5765

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place