Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
NCT ID: NCT06047691
Last Updated: 2025-05-14
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-09-15
2026-02-28
Brief Summary
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* 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.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD
AIM-CBCT for PTSD is an abbreviated, intensive, multi-couple group version of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD delivered in a conjoint format.
Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD
Approximately 12 hours of programming delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format. Couples are provided with psychoeducation about PTSD and relationship functioning and are taught cognitive and behavioral skills to address the manifestation of PTSD in the couple relationship. Couples will also meet once individually with one of the group leaders 1-2 weeks before the retreat and once 1-2 weeks after the retreat.
Prevention and Relationship Education Program
PREP is an evidence-based relationship education program delivered in a multi-couple group format.
Prevention and Relationship Education Program
Approximately 12 hours of programming delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format.The content of PREP and workshop experiences focuses on helping couples communicate effectively, manage conflict without harming their relationship, preserve and act on commitment, improve relationship decision-making, increase understanding of differences between partners, and protect positive connections between partners. Approximately 12 hours of PREP content will be delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format. Couples will also meet once individually with one of the group leaders 1-2 weeks before the retreat and will check in with a member of the study staff 1-2 weeks after the retreat.
Interventions
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Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD
Approximately 12 hours of programming delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format. Couples are provided with psychoeducation about PTSD and relationship functioning and are taught cognitive and behavioral skills to address the manifestation of PTSD in the couple relationship. Couples will also meet once individually with one of the group leaders 1-2 weeks before the retreat and once 1-2 weeks after the retreat.
Prevention and Relationship Education Program
Approximately 12 hours of programming delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format.The content of PREP and workshop experiences focuses on helping couples communicate effectively, manage conflict without harming their relationship, preserve and act on commitment, improve relationship decision-making, increase understanding of differences between partners, and protect positive connections between partners. Approximately 12 hours of PREP content will be delivered over 2 consecutive days in a multi-couple group retreat format. Couples will also meet once individually with one of the group leaders 1-2 weeks before the retreat and will check in with a member of the study staff 1-2 weeks after the retreat.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Couple is married or cohabiting for at least 3 months. Couple can be either different or same sex.
* Service member/veteran diagnosis of PTSD as determined by the CAPS-5.
* Each partner is at least 18 years old.
* Both partners able to speak and read English.
Exclusion Criteria
* Current homicide risk meriting crisis intervention for either partner
* Current and severe alcohol misuse in either partner in the past 12 weeks and/or warranting immediate intervention
* Recent (past month) manic episode or psychotic disorder symptoms in either partner
* Evidence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury or other cognitive impairment in either partner
* Couple is separated or have taken steps to dissolve their relationship
* 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).
* 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.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
OTHER
University of Denver
OTHER
Toronto Metropolitan University
OTHER
Penn State University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology
Principal Investigators
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Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Penn State University
Locations
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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SITE00001245
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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