RecruitingDepression Disorders
Couples' Affect in Relationships Study
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
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)
- ✕ Did not pass video attention check
- ✕ Investigators may also track the time it takes for participants to complete surveys and use survey timing as a method to flag for suspicious bot activity
Where it's recruiting
Wisconsin
Madison
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06907654 · last updated 2026-09-16