Can a weekend retreat strengthen military marriages and save lives?
NCT ID NCT07096271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a program called Get Better Together, designed to help military couples work as a team through life's challenges. About 1,000 couples will be randomly assigned to attend a weekend retreat or continue as usual. Researchers will track changes in mental health, relationship skills, alcohol use, aggression, and suicide risk over six months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,000 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Couple is in a committed romantic relationship of at least six months * At least one partner is a military Service member on active duty * Both partners are age 18 or older * Couple has not previously attended a relationship enrichment retreat or workshop together (e.g., CREDO, Strong Bonds, BSRT). This does not include couples therapy or pre-marital counseling. Exclusion Criteria: * One or both partners decline to provide informed consent * Required command endorsement for retreat attendance is not received (for Service members E-6 and below) * Couple is unable or unwilling to attend any of the scheduled retreats during the study period
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Locations
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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