NCT02806635

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effectiveness of www.OurRelationship.com, which provides self-help, web-based programs to improve romantic relationships and related outcomes. Couples will be randomly assigned to complete the OurRelationship program, the PREP Online program, or a wait-list control group and followed for six months.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
1,484

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2016

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 16, 2016

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 20, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2016

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

January 8, 2019

Status Verified

January 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.2 years

First QC Date

June 16, 2016

Last Update Submit

January 5, 2019

Conditions

Romantic Relationship

Keywords

Relationship DistressRelationship SatisfactionMarriageWeb-basedInternet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Relationship Satisfaction

    Four-item Couple Satisfaction Index (CSI) self-report measure

    Baseline and 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Relationship Knowledge

    Baseline and 6 months

  • Change in Communication Skills

    Baseline and 6 months

Study Arms (3)

Waitlist

NO INTERVENTION

Participants are assessed start, during, and end wait list; however, no active intervention is given.

OurRelationship

EXPERIMENTAL

The OurRelationship program is based on Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy and encourages couples to select, understand, and solve a relationship problem. Partners complete the majority of the web-based program on their own and come together for three key conversations with their partner. The first conversation between partners centers on discussing possible core relationship issues and jointly deciding on the problem(s) to focus on during the program. During the second conversation, both partners' previous written responses are displayed on the screen and conversation is encouraged. During the final conversation, couples share their strategies to decrease stress, improve patterns of communication, and engage in problem-solving exercises specific to their core issue(s).

Behavioral: OurRelationship

PREP Online

EXPERIMENTAL

The PREP Online program is based on the in-person Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program. The PREP Online program consists of seven sections of material. In each section, new information and skills are presented, videos demonstrate real couples practicing the skills, participants are encouraged to discuss the information in the context of their own relationship, and a multiple choice quiz reiterates and summarizes the section. In addition to the core educational materials, couples are asked to complete six additional online and offline homework assignments (one per week), each lasting approximately one hour.

Behavioral: PREP Online

Interventions

OurRelationshipBEHAVIORAL
Also known as: Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy
OurRelationship
PREP OnlineBEHAVIORAL
Also known as: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement
PREP Online

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • They are married, engaged, or have been cohabiting with their partner for at least six months
  • They are both located in the United States
  • Both partners are willing to participate in the study
  • Both partners are between the ages of 18 and 64 (inclusive)
  • Both partners are fluent readers of the English language (as the program materials are currently only available in English).
  • Couples report a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe domestic violence
  • Inadequate internet connection
  • Previous participation in OR, PREP-O, in-person PREP, or its variants
  • Current participation in other relationship programs
  • Current participation in an evaluation funded by Administration for Children and Families

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, 33124, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Doss BD, Knopp K, Roddy MK, Rothman K, Hatch SG, Rhoades GK. Online programs improve relationship functioning for distressed low-income couples: Results from a nationwide randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2020 Apr;88(4):283-294. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000479.

    PMID: 32134290DERIVED

Study Officials

  • Brian Doss, PhD

    University of Miami

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 16, 2016

First Posted

June 20, 2016

Study Start

October 15, 2016

Primary Completion

December 31, 2018

Study Completion

December 31, 2018

Last Updated

January 8, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

De-identified data will be provided to Administration for Children and Families to facilitate secondary data analyses.

Locations

US(1)