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Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention for Veterans
Who can join
All ages · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
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
About the study
Difficulty controlling anger is the most commonly reported reintegration concern among combat Veterans, especially those with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Problematic anger is associated with significant functional impairment. In the current project, the investigators will compare the Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI) with a health education mobile intervention (HED) among Veterans with PTSD and problematic anger. Participants will be randomized to the MARI or HED condition. The hypothesis is that participants in the MARI condition will experience greater anger reductions and functional improvements relative to the HED condition.
What is being tested
- Mobile Anger Reduction Intervention (MARI) (behavioral)
- Health Education Condition (HED) (behavioral)
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development · Participants: 150 · Started: Nov 12, 2024
Contact the study team
- Kirsten H Dillon, PhD · Phone: (919) 286-0411
- Angela C Kirby, MS · Phone: (919) 286-0411
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06094933
Locations in the U.S.
| North Carolina | Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, Durham |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.