Couples therapy for veterans with PTSD and alcohol problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a couples-based treatment can help Veterans with both PTSD and alcohol use problems. It brings both partners together to improve communication and coping, which may reduce symptoms and drinking.
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Who can take part
- You and your partner must be in a committed relationship for at least 6 months, and you both need to join the study.
- You must be a U.S. military Veteran who is already enrolled in VA healthcare or willing to enroll.
- You must have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (sometimes called AUD) within the past year.
- You must not have any severe mental health conditions (like psychosis or bipolar disorder) or serious thoughts of harming yourself or others.
- You must not be currently in couple therapy or have a history of moderate to severe violence in your relationship in the past year.
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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