Marital Functioning Among Combat Veterans

Stanford University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01031654

SU-04222009-2379

9022 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this research study is to examine marital dynamics related to husband-wife reunification following the veteran's return

Full description

We are interested in patterns of husband/wife communication and interaction regarding conflict resolution, trauma experiences, marital satisfaction, occupational functioning, social functioning, family functioning, and substance use.

We hope to discover ways to assist couples in reducing marital stress.

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18 and older
• Married or in a married like relationship
• One partner has served in Afghanistan or Iraq

Exclusion criteria

• Separated