Couples' Affect in Relationships Study

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Conditions studied: Depression Disorders

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether learning about well-being impacts the thoughts and feelings of romantic couples. The main question it aims to answer is: * Does gaining knowledge about well-being positively impact individuals and their romantic relationships? Participants will complete online surveys about their thoughts and feelings.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06907654

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

2000

Starts

2026-08-04

Expected to finish

2028-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)
• Phone able to receive SMS text messages
• Depression symptoms (≥ 5 on PHQ-9; primary participant only)

You may not qualify if…

• 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)

Where it is running

• University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)

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