Status:
TERMINATED
Couple's Retreats for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Conditions:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk for conflict and dissatisfaction in romantic relationships. Accelerated, Intensive, Multi-Couples Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (AIM-CBC...
Detailed Description
Numerous studies have documented an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and intimate relationship problems in Veterans and their partners, including relationship distress...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Cohabitating couples (ages 18 to 65 years old), who have been together for at least 4 months who reside in Texas.
- At least one partner in the relationship is a Texas Veteran with significant PTSD symptoms as determined by the endorsement of at least one Criterion A event on the Life Event Checklist, the endorsement of at least one re-experiencing on the PCL-5 (i.e., a score of 2 or higher on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5), the endorsement of at least one avoidance symptom on the PCL-5 (i.e., a score of 2 or higher on Items 6 or 7), and a total symptom score of 31 or higher on the PCL-5.
- Both individuals must be willing to participate in the study.
- Both individuals must be able to speak and read English.
Exclusion
- Couple is separated and/or is taking steps to dissolve their relationship (e.g., divorce).
- Veteran or partner are currently participating in an evidence-based treatment for PTSD (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, or Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD).
- Veteran or partner exhibit current psychiatric symptoms warranting immediate intervention that is beyond the scope of the treatment provided in this study.
- Veteran or partner exhibit evidence of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (as determined by the inability to comprehend the baseline screening questionnaires)
- Veteran or partner report current suicidal ideation severe enough to warrant immediate attention (as determined by the Depressive Symptoms Index - Suicidality Subscale; DSI-SS)
- Evidence or admission of severe intimate aggression as indicated by a "yes" endorsement to the one-question Screen for Conflict Question by Veteran or partner occurring within the past 6-months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 18 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 27 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05274061
Start Date
March 18 2022
End Date
June 27 2023
Last Update
July 12 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229