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Couples' Affect in Relationships Study

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Start Date

7/1/2026

Completion Date

12/1/2028

Summary

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.

Detailed Description

This study will deliver a meditation-based mobile intervention (The Healthy Minds Program) to one member of a long-term romantic couple and will assess for relationship satisfaction/distress, well-being, and mindfulness in both the primary participant and their partner. The control group will receive a list of well-being-based psychoeducation resources.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * 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) Exclusion Criteria: * 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)

Interventions

DEVICE

well-being app

BEHAVIORAL

List of well-being resources

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Conditions

Depression Disorders

Locations

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin 53705

United States