NCT07159633 OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse
| NCT ID | NCT07159633 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | OurRelationship |
| Condition | Relationship Conflict |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.
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Brief Summary
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.
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 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."
Contact & Investigator
Brock Sansbury, MBA
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
OurRelationship LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07159633 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Relationship Conflict. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07159633 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07159633 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at brock@ourrelationship.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07159633 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Marietta, United States, Elkton, United States, Potsdam, United States, Lexington, United States and 1 additional location.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07159633 clinical trial?
NCT07159633 is sponsored by OurRelationship. The principal investigator is Brock Sansbury, MBA at OurRelationship LLC. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.