OurRelationship: a scalable online couples program for Veterans
Official title: Clinical Trial of OurRelationship, a Scalable Digital Intervention for Veteran Couples
Funded at VA San Diego Healthcare System · NIH-11310763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital, scalable couples program helps Veterans and their partners improve relationship health and overall wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003777-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11310763 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans and their intimate partners who experience relationship distress and are seeking convenient, digital support.
✕Less likely to help
Veterans or partners who do not have access to digital tools or who do not want online relationship help may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts an evidence-based couples therapy into a mostly online format to reach Veterans who face barriers to traditional in-person care. It combines a self-paced online program with brief telehealth coaching to fit busy schedules and childcare needs. The goal is to provide flexible, accessible support that can improve relationship functioning and related health outcomes for Veterans and their partners.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could widen access to proven relationship support for Veterans and their families, potentially improving mental health and resilience.
How similar studies have gone: Prior randomized trials in similar digital relationship programs have shown improvements in relationship functioning and individual well-being.
Where this research is happening
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Knopp, Kayla — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Knopp, Kayla
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.