Couple therapy may curb domestic violence, early study suggests

NCT ID NCT03498638

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at whether couple therapy can reduce mild to moderate situational violence in relationships. Ten couples who wanted to stay together and had experienced this type of violence took part. Researchers measured changes in violence and stress-related body signals to see if therapy helped. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Locations

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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