ePREP for Community Couples

NCT01795963 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2009.2841
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 104
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to examine the impact of ePREP when it is administered to couples. More specifically, investigators will test whether--compared to placebo controls--participants who receive ePREP will experience better outcomes for relationship relevant variables.

Conditions

Intimate Partner Violence

Keywords

intimate partner violence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS-2)

  Change across three time-points: baseline, 6-week follow up and 1-year follow up

• Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ)

  Change across three time-points: baseline, 6-week follow up and 1-year follow up

Study Arms (2)

Placebo Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants in the control condition will view a presentation that teaches inert information about anxiety, depression, and relationships such as definitions, prevalence rates, common problems associated with these conditions and available forms of treatment. This presentation was used initially in Cuckrowicz \& Joiner (2007) and has since been shown to be effective as a placebo in two previous ePREP studies (Braithwaite \& Fincham, 2007; Braithwaite \& Fincham, 2008). This presentation is identical to the ePREP intervention in its set up, the only difference being, there is no information included in this presentation that teaches specific skills or strategies for improving relationships, depression or anxiety.

Behavioral: Placebo Control

ePREP

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The ePREP intervention teaches individuals how to recognize and combat dynamic risk factors that lead to relationship distress.

Behavioral: ePREP

Interventions

ePREP BEHAVIORAL

The ePREP intervention teaches individuals how to recognize and combat dynamic risk factors that lead to relationship distress. Specifically, it teaches communication techniques and problem-solving skills that help couples to effectively deal with conflict. It also teaches couples how to enhance positive aspects of their relationship by fostering fun and friendship.

ePREP

Placebo Control BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the control condition will view a presentation that teaches inert information about anxiety, depression, and relationships such as definitions, prevalence rates, common problems associated with these conditions and available forms of treatment. This presentation was used initially in Cuckrowicz \& Joiner (2007) and has since been shown to be effective as a placebo in two previous ePREP studies (Braithwaite \& Fincham, 2007; Braithwaite \& Fincham, 2008). This presentation is identical to the ePREP intervention in its set up, the only difference being, there is no information included in this presentation that teaches specific skills or strategies for improving relationships, depression or anxiety.

Placebo Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Only those who are married or who have been in a committed romantic relationship for six months or longer will be invited to participate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Brigham Young University: lead
• Florida State University: collaborator
• Department of Health and Human Services: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, 32309, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Scott R Braithwaite, Ph.D.

  Brigham Young University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 15, 2013
• First Posted: February 21, 2013
• Study Start: June 1, 2009
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2010
• Study Completion: August 1, 2010
• Last Updated: February 21, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-02

Locations

US (1)