Oxytocin nasal spray plus couples therapy for Veterans with PTSD
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nasal spray of oxytocin (a natural hormone) can boost the effects of a brief couples therapy for Veterans with PTSD. You and your partner would receive either the spray or a placebo (inactive spray) during therapy sessions to see if it helps reduce PTSD symptoms and improve relationship satisfaction.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran with a current PTSD diagnosis (symptoms lasting at least 3 months after the trauma).
- You have an intimate partner (spouse or live-in partner for at least 6 months) who is willing to join the study.
- You and your partner are not currently in other trauma-focused therapy or couples therapy during the study.
- Neither you nor your partner has a current problem with alcohol or drugs that is not in recovery for at least 3 months.
- No severe relationship violence or intimidation in the past year.
- You must be able to attend virtual sessions with a private space and internet access.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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