Treatment of Trauma-Related Anger in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

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Conditions studied: Anger Problems

In brief

Excessive and poorly controlled anger is one of the most common problems experienced by war Veterans. The consequences can be severe, including increased risk for divorce, domestic violence, job loss and instability, and other serious impairments in family, social, and occupational functioning. Availability of effective treatments is critical to reducing the adverse effects of anger in Veterans. The investigators propose to conduct a controlled study to determine whether a cognitive behavior treatment that has been adapted for treating anger problems in Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan results in improved outcomes compared to a supportive therapy. Results will be examined for improvement in anger, functioning, and quality of life at end of 12 weekly sessions, and at 3 and 6 months following treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02157779

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

112

Starts

2015-01-01

Expected to finish

2019-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2021-11-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or Female current or former member of the military (active duty, National Guard or Reserve) Deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan
• Experience trauma during deployment
• Clinically significant anger
• At least 2 additional symptoms of PTSD hyperarousal
• If on medication, no changes within prior 4 weeks

You may not qualify if…

• Current severe substance use disorder or prior severe substance use disorder not in remission for at least 3 months
• Current psychotic symptoms
• current Mania or Bipolar Disorder
• Current suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring hospitalization
• Any severe cognitive impairment or history of Organic Mental Disorder

Where it is running

• Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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