Clinical Trial

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

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Record status
This record was last updated May 14, 2025 (before its estimated February 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
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.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2023-09-14; most recent amendment 2025-05-09.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06047691
Lead Sponsor Penn State University
Collaborators: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University of Denver, Toronto Metropolitan University
Conditions Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2023-09-15
Primary Completion 2026-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-05-14