OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse

NCT07159633 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: SUD SBIR Phase 1R43DA059979-01A1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 5

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.

Conditions

Relationship Conflict; Relationship Distress

Keywords

OurRelationship; Couples; Digital; Online; Recovery; Substance use disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Relationship satisfaction

  Global relationship satisfaction, measured by the 8-item version of the Couple Satisfaction Index (CSI-8) will be used to assess changes during the program. Scores range from 0-41, with higher scores indicating more satisfaction

  From enrollment to the end of the program (or point of dropout) - approximately 8 weeks later.

• Relationship conflict

  This 5-item measure captures the frequency of arguments, criticism, and disrespectful behavior in the previous month on a Likert scale. Scores range from 5-20, with higher scores indicating more conflict.

  From enrollment to the end of the program (or point of dropout) - approximately 8 weeks later.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Emotional trust

  From enrollment to the end of the program (or point of dropout) - approximately 8 weeks later.

• Relational recovery capital

  From enrollment to the end of the program (or point of dropout) - approximately 8 weeks later.

• Program Evaluation

  From enrollment to the end of the program (or point of dropout) - approximately 8 weeks later.

Study Arms (1)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Couples in the Experimental arm receive the 8-hour online OurRelationship program plus six 20-minute calls with a project coach.

Behavioral: Online Couple Intervention

Interventions

Online Couple Intervention BEHAVIORAL

The OurRelationship program is approximately 8-10 hours of online content and will delivered over the course of 5-8 weeks. For the current study, we have tailored the general OurRelationship content for couples in recovery from substance misuse. For example, all users receive informational material on the nature of addition and recovery. All of the videos in the adapted program depict couples struggling with recovery-related issues. Additionally, the assessments and feedback content has been tailored. In addition to the online content, couples receive up to 100 minutes of scheduled coach Zoom calls (up to five 20-minute calls).

Also known as: OurRelationship, Our Relationship

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• To be eligible to participate, couples will need to be:
• in a romantic relationship and married, engaged, cohabiting, or dating exclusively for \>6mo;
• Age 18+
• Both partners are willing to participate in the study
• Both partners are fluent readers of the English language and
• One or both members of the couple are currently in treatment or recovery services for substance use-related issues.

You may not qualify if:

• 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).
• 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."

Sponsors & Collaborators

• OurRelationship: lead
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): collaborator

Study Sites (5)

Innovia Behavioral Health

Marietta, Georgia, 30062, United States

RECRUITING

Voices of Hope Maryland

Elkton, Maryland, 21921, United States

RECRUITING

Commonly Well

Potsdam, New York, 13676, United States

RECRUITING

The Courage Center

Lexington, South Carolina, 29072, United States

RECRUITING

Youturn Health

Coppell, Texas, 70519, United States

RECRUITING

Related Links

• Enrollment site for participants

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Brock Sansbury, MBA

  OurRelationship LLC

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Brian D Doss, Ph.D.

  OurRelationship LLC

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Brock Sansbury, MBA

CONTACT

803-445-5457; brock@ourrelationship.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 28, 2025
• First Posted: September 8, 2025
• Study Start: February 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF
• Time Frame: The IPD file will be available 6 months after the end of the trial and will be available for at least two years.
• Access Criteria: Data will be available to qualified researchers. Please email the PI, Brock Sansbury, at brock@ourrelationship.com

Locations

US (5)