See if Man Therapy helps reduce problematic anger in male service members with or without a mild TBI
Official title: Examining the Efficacy of the Man Therapy Platform in Reducing Problematic Anger Among Military Service Members With and Without a TBI History: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT07604701 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether the Man Therapy online program can lower problematic anger in male military members who screen positive for anger, compared to a waitlist.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 226 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Colorado Springs, Colorado) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07604701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are male U.S.-located military service members 18 or older who screen positive for problematic anger (DAR-3 > 8) and can read and speak English.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with active psychosis, acute mania requiring intervention, imminent harm risk, planned deployment outside the U.S. in the next 3 months, or inability to consent may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Man Therapy digital platform in reducing problematic anger and related psychosocial factors among male military service members. Participants are assigned to either receive the intervention in a single session or to a waitlist control, with outcomes measured before, immediately after, and at 1- and 3-month follow-ups. The study also examines whether prior mild traumatic brain injury, its mechanism, or number of injuries influence the effect. Recruitment is conducted at Fort Carson with involvement from the Department of Defense and the University of Colorado, Denver. The trial aims to determine if Man Therapy can offer a timely, accessible approach to reducing anger symptoms in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced anger and improved psychosocial functioning, with benefits potentially extending to relationships and safety.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests digital, self-guided interventions can help with anger, but evidence in military populations remains mixed and this study tests a targeted platform with a waitlist comparator.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Military service member * Identify as male * Aged 18+ years * Positive problematic anger screen (DAR-3 \>8) * Ability to read, write, and speak English * Currently located in the U.S. Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychosis or acute mania necessitating clinical intervention * Acute thoughts of self- or other-harm necessitating imminent clinical intervention (e.g., hospitalization) * Expect to be deployed outside of the continental United States in the next 3 months * Unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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Fort Carson
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ian Stanley, PhD — University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Dr. Ian Stanley PhD
- Email: ManTherapy@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 720-848-6777
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.