RECRUITING

Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Difficulty controlling anger is the most commonly reported reintegration concern among combat Veterans, especially those with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Problematic anger is associated with significant functional impairment. In the current project, the investigators will compare the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI) with a health education mobile intervention (HED) among Veterans with PTSD and problematic anger. Participants will be randomized to the MARI or HED condition. The hypothesis is that participants in the MARI condition will experience greater anger reductions and functional improvements relative to the HED condition.

Official Title

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention for Veterans

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-11-12
Study Completion:2028-03-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06094933

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:Not specified
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Veterans diagnosed with PTSD, established via chart review and a score of greater than or equal to 33 on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
  2. * Reporting a score of greater than or equal to 12 on the 5-item Dimensions of Anger Reactions Scale
  3. * Have not had any changes to type or dose of psychiatric medications for 3 months, with no plans to make adjustments in the next 6 months
  4. * Able to read at least 6th grade level material
  1. * Currently in a period of active psychosis or mania
  2. * Exhibit current prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention
  3. * Have used the MARI application before as part of another research study
  4. * Receiving (or plan to receive) other anger management psychotherapy or trauma-focused therapy for PTSD (i.e., prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy during the course of the study

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kirsten H Dillon, PhD
CONTACT
(919) 286-0411
Kirsten.Dillon@va.gov
Angela C Kirby, MS
CONTACT
(919) 286-0411
angela.kirby@va.gov

Principal Investigator

Kirsten H Dillon, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Study Locations (Sites)

Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

  • Kirsten H Dillon, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-11-12
Study Completion Date2028-03-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-11-12
Study Completion Date2028-03-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • anger
  • hostile interpretation bias
  • mHealth

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Anger