Can a digital program help couples in recovery strengthen their relationship?

NCT ID NCT07159633

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an online program called OurRelationship-S, designed for couples where one or both partners are in recovery from substance misuse. The program includes about 8-10 hours of digital content and five coaching calls over 5-8 weeks, aiming to improve relationship satisfaction and reduce conflict. Researchers will enroll 120 couples to see if the program helps strengthen relationships and individual well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Online couple intervention (OurRelationship-S program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to help couples in recovery improve their relationship and reduce conflict.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires time and commitment, and not all couples 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

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate, couples will need to be: 1. in a romantic relationship and married, engaged, cohabiting, or dating exclusively for \>6mo; 2. Age 18+ 3. Both partners are willing to participate in the study 4. Both partners are fluent readers of the English language and 5. One or both members of the couple are currently in treatment or recovery services for substance use-related issues. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe domestic violence: We will utilize exclusion criteria for domestic violence that we have used for the last seven years of OurRelationship services with low-income and military couples. These criteria were developed in consultation with CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and several members of the Domestic Violence Hotline. Through these conversations, we concluded it would be appropriate if couples were excluded from OurRelationship services if either person reports in the past 6 months that their partner: 1) Choked me 2) Repeatedly punched me during a fight or beat me up 3) Threatened me with (or used) a gun or knife, or 4) Physically forced me to have sex when I didn't want to. Finally, couples will be excluded if either person reports in the past 6 months that: 5) he/she was "quite afraid", "very afraid", or "extremely afraid" that their partners would physically hurt them during an argument. 2. Inadequate internet connection. To ensure that the program can function properly, participants will be required to have access to high-speed internet in their homes or on their smartphones (with regular wireless/hotspot or a minimum 4G cellular connection). 3. Have already decided to end the relationship. Because the tested programs are designed to help couples improve their relationships (rather than deal with a separation or divorce), couples will be excluded if either partner endorses that they "will probably end my relationship even if it does get better" or that they "have already made the decision to end my relationship."

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Commonly Well

    RECRUITING

    Potsdam, New York, 13676, United States

  • Innovia Behavioral Health

    RECRUITING

    Marietta, Georgia, 30062, United States

  • The Courage Center

    RECRUITING

    Lexington, South Carolina, 29072, United States

  • Voices of Hope Maryland

    RECRUITING

    Elkton, Maryland, 21921, United States

  • Youturn Health

    RECRUITING

    Coppell, Texas, 70519, United States

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