Plain-English translation of NCT05786157 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study looks at how alcohol and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) work together to affect conflict and violence in romantic relationships. Researchers will invite couples where at least one partner drinks heavily and there has been some physical conflict, and will study how their bodies and behaviors change when given a controlled amount of alcohol in a safe laboratory setting. The goal is to better understand these connections so doctors can develop more effective treatments for couples struggling with both alcohol use and trauma.
Alcohol misuse and trauma-related problems are known to increase conflict and violence between partners, but doctors don't fully understand how these two problems interact or how best to treat them together. This study aims to fill that gap so that future treatments can address both issues at once in a way that actually works.
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You and your partner will visit a research clinic where you'll answer questions about your relationship, drinking, and past trauma experiences. During at least one visit, one or both of you will be given a controlled amount of alcohol while researchers measure how your heart and body respond using monitors. You'll also be asked to interact with each other while being observed, and you'll complete surveys about your relationship both at the clinic and during your daily life over time. You cannot drive after visits, but transportation will be provided if needed.
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