ACT-SHARE for Veterans with PTSD and Alcohol Misuse

This study is testing a new behavioral therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Social Health, Achievement, and Relationship Effectiveness (ACT-SHARE). It aims to help Veterans who experience relationship problems, including aggression, and also have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and alcohol misuse. The study will enroll about 29 Veterans. Success will be measured by how satisfied participants are with the treatment after 12 weeks. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design
This is a single-arm study, meaning all participants will receive the ACT-SHARE intervention. It plans to enroll about 29 participants.
What's involved
You would participate in the ACT-SHARE intervention. Your sessions will be audio recorded. The study measures your satisfaction at Week 12.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your satisfaction with the treatment will be measured at Week 12.

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NCT06746727

The Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention to Improve Social Functioning and Intimate Relationships Among Veterans

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
VA Office of Research and Development
~29 participants
Updated 2025-11-19 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Social Health, Achievement, and Relationship Effectiveness (ACT-SHARE)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)
Measured over Week 12
Alcohol Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
1 sites across 1 states
Massachusetts1
  • Hannah Grigorian, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Endorses at least one act of IPV in the past 3 months
Endorses treatment goals related to improving romantic relationship functioning
Meets DSM 5 Criteria for PTSD and screening cutoffs for alcohol misuse (mild to severe AUD criteria met and/or above AUDIT cutoff).
Consents to audio recording.
Able to provide informed consent.
Consents to partner outreach if in a relationship.
Over 18 years of age

Exclusion

Evidence of active psychosis or mania
Suicidality requiring inpatient hospitalization
Severity of active substance use requiring detoxification
Cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation
  • Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)Week 12

    The CSQ-8 is a commonly used, 8-item measure to assess treatment satisfaction (administered at post-treatment and follow ups).