Mobile intervention to reduce anger in Veterans with PTSD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to address the common issue of anger management among combat Veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will compare the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI) with a health education mobile intervention (HED) to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing anger and improving functional outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the MARI or HED condition, with the hypothesis that MARI will lead to greater reductions in anger and enhanced functionality. The intervention leverages mobile health technology to reach Veterans in need of effective anger management solutions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veterans diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (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

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently in a period of active psychosis or mania
* Exhibit current prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention
* Have used the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (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

Where it's running

• Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
  Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kirsten H Dillon, PhD — Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Study coordinator: Kirsten H Dillon, PhD
• Email: Kirsten.Dillon@va.gov
• Phone: (919) 286-0411

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.