Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorVA Office of Research and Development
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI)
- Health Education Condition (HED)
Treatment groups
150 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov