Couples' Affect in Relationships Study
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON · Mar 26, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 05, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Couples' Affect in Relationships Study is a clinical trial that aims to explore how learning about well-being can affect the thoughts and feelings of romantic couples. The main goal is to find out if gaining knowledge about well-being helps individuals and improves their relationships. Participants will be asked to complete online surveys that will help researchers understand their emotions and relationship dynamics.
To be eligible for this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and either married, living together, or in a dating relationship for at least a year. You should also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and proficient in English. If you're in a non-monogamous relationship, you must enroll with your primary partner. Additionally, the primary participant should have some symptoms of depression. The study is not yet recruiting, but if you participate, you will share your thoughts and feelings through online surveys, which will contribute to important research on relationship well-being.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age ≥ 18 years
- • Be either married, living together, OR in a dating relationship for at least 12 months
- • Proficiency in English
- • US citizen or permanent resident
- • If non-monogamous, must be able to enroll in the study with a primary partner with whom they spend the majority of their time.
- • Use of a smartphone (primary participant only)
- • Depression symptoms (≥ 5 on PHQ-9; primary participant only)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Severe physical or sexual relationship aggression during the past 6 months (any item endorsement on 5-item severe IPV screener)
- • Endorsement of active suicidality
- • History of psychosis or mania
- • Prior use of the Healthy Minds Program app
- • Prior significant experience with meditation
- • Severe hearing impairment that would interfere with the use of an audio-based intervention (primary participant only)
About University Of Wisconsin, Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, including cutting-edge facilities and a diverse pool of expert researchers, to conduct rigorous studies that address critical health challenges. The institution's focus on translating research findings into practical applications fosters the development of new treatments and interventions, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and public health initiatives. As a sponsor of clinical trials, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring participant safety throughout the research process.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Simon Goldberg, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported