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

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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

Locations
United States
North Carolina
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
RECRUITING
Durham
Contact Information
Primary
Kirsten H Dillon, PhD
Kirsten.Dillon@va.gov
(919) 286-0411
Backup
Angela C Kirby, MS
angela.kirby@va.gov
(919) 286-0411
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-03-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 150
Treatments
Experimental: Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI)
Participants in this arm will download the MARI application (app) on their own smart phone device and will use the app for a period of 4 weeks.
Active_comparator: Health Education Condition (HED)
Participants in this arm will download the HED application (app) on their own smart phone device and will use the app for a period of 4 weeks.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: VA Office of Research and Development

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