Are you a Veteran who has experienced a very stressful event? Or are you the significant other of a Veteran who has experienced a very stressful event?
Please help us improve care for Veterans with PTSD by joining our research study!
By participating in the COOPERATE study, you can help us improve how we treat PTSD at the VA. In this study, we are comparing two methods of involving intimate partners in PTSD treatment. All veterans receive a treatment found to be effective in treating PTSD. The significant others will be invited to attend one or multiple therapy sessions with their Veteran to help them approach activities or memories they have been avoiding. Veterans will not be asked to talk about their traumatic experiences with their partner. Veterans and their significant others will be paid for completing surveys and interviews throughout the study.
Click or scan here to join the study! You may also call us at 612-629-7591 for more information.
Version: 03/11/2026