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Can a Two-Day couples retreat ease PTSD?

NCT ID NCT06047691

Symptom relief Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a two-day group therapy program for military couples where one partner has PTSD. The program, called AIM-CBCT for PTSD, teaches couples skills to manage PTSD symptoms and improve their relationship. They compare it with a standard relationship education program to see which works better. About 120 couples will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an intensive two-day group therapy program for couples, called AIM-CBCT for PTSD
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer military couples a short, intensive way to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve their relationships together.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial, so results may not hold up in larger groups or other settings. Therapy takes effort and time, and not every couple may benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Sep 2023

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Service member or veteran and a romantic partner willing to participate. * 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: * Either partner reports current suicidal ideation severe enough to warrant immediate attention * Current homicide risk meriting crisis intervention for either partner * Current and severe alcohol misuse in either partner warranting immediate intervention * Symptoms of moderate to severe other substance use warranting immediate intervention * Recent (past month) manic episode or psychotic disorder symptoms in either partner * Other psychiatric disorders severe enough to warrant designation as the primary disorder * 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 by either partner occurring within the past 6-months.

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Conditions

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Posttraumatic stress disorder

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Locations

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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