A program to help veterans manage emotions and reduce aggression
Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression - MERA: A Brief Aggression Treatment for Veterans with PTSD Symptoms
This study is testing a new program called Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA) to help veterans with PTSD learn how to better manage their feelings and reduce aggressive behavior, making it easier for them to find peace and seek additional support for their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919764 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new treatment called Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA) aimed at helping veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manage their emotions and decrease aggressive behaviors. The approach focuses on teaching veterans skills for emotional awareness, acceptance, and behavioral control, which are crucial for reducing impulsive aggression. By participating in this program, veterans will engage in a randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of MERA in improving their emotional regulation and encouraging them to seek further PTSD treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD and experience impulsive aggression.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have PTSD or do not exhibit aggressive behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce aggressive behaviors in veterans with PTSD, leading to improved relationships and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using emotion regulation strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with PTSD, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- James a. Haley VA Medical Center — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miles, Shannon R. — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Miles, Shannon R.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.