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| Name | Class |
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| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | OTHER |
| University of Denver | OTHER |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | OTHER |
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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:
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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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD | Experimental | 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. |
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| Prevention and Relationship Education Program | Active Comparator | PREP is an evidence-based relationship education program delivered in a multi-couple group format. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD | Behavioral | 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. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 | Interviewer ratings of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Scores range from 0-80, with higher scores indicating more severe PTSD symptoms. | baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 | Participant's self-report of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Scores range from 0-80, with higher scores indicating more severe PTSD symptoms. | baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D. | Contact | 781-879-9758 | sjf23@psu.edu | |
| Alan L Peterson, Ph.D. | Contact | (210) 562-6700 | petersona3@uthscsa.edu |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Steffany J Fredman, Ph.D. | Penn State University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Recruiting | San Antonio | Texas | 78229 | United States |
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Randomized controlled trial with parallel group design
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Independent evaluators will be blinded as to participant treatment condition during follow-up assessments.
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| Prevention and Relationship Education Program | Behavioral | 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. |
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| Patient Health Questionnaire-9 |
Self-reported depressive symptoms. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptom severity. |
| baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder-Screener | Self-reported general anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety. | baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
| Dimensions of Anger Reactions-5 | Self-reported anger symptoms. Scores range from 5 to 25, with higher scores indicating greater anger. | baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
| Couples Satisfaction Index-32 | Self-reported relationship satisfaction. Scores range from 0 to 161, with higher scores indicating higher relationship satisfaction. | baseline, 1-month follow-up, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up |
| ID | Term |
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| D013313 | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
| ID | Term |
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| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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