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Emergency responder PTSD trial

Monash University is conducting a clinical trial to evaluate a new online intervention for couples called Couple HOPES.

Couple HOPES is designed to give you and your partner tools to improve PTSD symptoms and enhance your relationship.

They are seeking any current or veteran police officers, firefighters and paramedics with symptoms of PTSD and their intimate partner, who would like to improve their PTSD symptoms and enhance their relationship satisfaction. Couples who participate will receive FREE access to Couple HOPES.

What's involved?
Participation in all aspects of the study will involve:

- Meeting with one of the research team via Zoom to discuss your eligibility
- Random allocation to receive either immediate or delayed access to Couple HOPES
- Completion of 7 x 30min Couple HOPES modules, including practice assignments between sessions and attending coaching sessions with your coach
- Completing 7 online surveys, each approximately 15-20 minutes in duration
- Participation in an online interview via Zoom (optional)


If you would like to find out more about the study or submit an expression of interest to get involved, you can visit the trial website

This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID 40515).

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