Digital Relationship Program for Couples with Substance Issues
OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse
Recruiting
N/AInterventional Study
Relationship ConflictRelationship Distress
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
OurRelationship · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for couples who are experiencing relationship problems and where one or both individuals are in recovery from substance misuse. Participants will use an online program and have scheduled calls with a coach, completing surveys before and after their involvement.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am in a romantic relationship for more than 6 months.
I am at least 18 years old.
Both my partner and I are willing to join the study.
Both my partner and I can read English well.
One or both of us are receiving treatment for substance use.
You may not be able to join if
I have experienced severe domestic violence in the past 6 months.
I do not have a good internet connection at home or on my phone.
I have already decided to end my relationship.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This study tests the effectiveness of an online relationship program that has been tailored for couples in which one or both members are in recovery from substance misuse. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the romantic relationship and improve individual functioning. Couples participate in approximately 8 hours of digital content (on their phone or computer) and have a total of five cal…
This study tests the effectiveness of an online relationship program that has been tailored for couples in which one or both members are in recovery from substance misuse. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the romantic relationship and improve individual functioning. Couples participate in approximately 8 hours of digital content (on their phone or computer) and have a total of five calls with a project coach. Couples will be asked to complete online surveys before and after the program and are paid $200 per couple ($100 per individual) for doing so.
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Eligibility Criteria
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 langua…
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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