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New talk therapy aims to mend Veterans' relationships

NCT ID NCT06746727

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test a new type of talk therapy called ACT-SHARE for veterans who have both PTSD and alcohol problems and are struggling with conflict in their romantic relationships. The therapy aims to help veterans manage difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that improve relationship health. The study will enroll 29 veterans to see if the therapy is acceptable and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new treatment option to help veterans with PTSD and alcohol problems improve their romantic relationships and reduce conflict.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with only 29 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The therapy is new and may not work as hoped.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 29 people

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

Expected to start

Jul 2028

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

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

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Endorses at least one act of IPV in the past 3 months * Endorses treatment goals related to improving romantic relationship functioning * Meets DSM 5 Criteria for PTSD and screening cutoffs for alcohol misuse (mild to severe AUD criteria met and/or above AUDIT cutoff). * Consents to audio recording. * Able to provide informed consent. * Consents to partner outreach if in a relationship. * Over 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of active psychosis or mania * Suicidality requiring inpatient hospitalization * Severity of active substance use requiring detoxification * Cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol-related disorders post-traumatic stress disorder Social Adjustment

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol problems Post traumatic stress disorder

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

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