Using a mobile app to help veterans manage anger
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention for Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11021003
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help combat veterans with PTSD manage their anger better, and it invites veterans to try it out and share their thoughts on how well it works.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11021003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping combat veterans, particularly those with PTSD, manage their anger through a mobile application. The app employs techniques to reduce hostile interpretation bias, which can lead to problematic anger and aggression. By participating in a randomized controlled trial, veterans will have the opportunity to use this innovative tool and provide feedback on its effectiveness. The study aims to improve functional outcomes for veterans struggling with anger issues, ultimately enhancing their reintegration into society.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD who experience difficulties in managing anger.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have PTSD or do not struggle with anger management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with effective tools to manage anger, leading to improved mental health and social reintegration.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for mental health interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DILLON, KIRSTEN HAWKINS — DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: DILLON, KIRSTEN HAWKINS
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.