Mobile Anger Reduction Tool for Veterans
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention for Veterans
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11306592 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A smartphone-based program to help Veterans with PTSD manage anger and reduce aggressive responses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004561-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11306592 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with PTSD who experience problematic anger and aggression.
✕Less likely to help
Veterans without significant anger or PTSD-related concerns may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a mobile app that uses proven techniques to reduce hostile interpretations and anger in Veterans with PTSD. It will use a randomized trial with 150 participants to see if the app lowers anger and aggression and improves daily functioning. If effective, it could offer a low-cost, widely accessible option to support Veterans after combat-related PTSD. The study is led by Durham VA Medical Center and aims to provide clear guidance on how to implement the app in real-world VA settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could empower Veterans to better control anger and improve social and occupational functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilots suggest that interpretation bias modification can reduce hostile interpretations and anger, supporting this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dillon, Kirsten Hawkins — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dillon, Kirsten Hawkins
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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.