Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention

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.

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anger

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention

Condition
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Durham

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

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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)
  • * Reporting a score of greater than or equal to 12 on the 5-item Dimensions of Anger Reactions Scale
  • * 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
  • * Able to read at least 6th grade level material
  • * Currently in a period of active psychosis or mania
  • * Exhibit current prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention
  • * Have used the MARI application before as part of another research study
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

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

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31