Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression for PTSD
Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Aggression
Emotion Regulation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 64
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 204 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for veterans who have served since 9/11 and are dealing with issues like PTSD and impulsive aggression. Participants will go through a treatment to help manage their emotions better and potentially prepare them for further PTSD therapy.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a veteran who deployed to combat zones since 9/11.
- I have been diagnosed with PTSD.
- I have acted aggressively at least 3 times in the last month.
- My main type of aggression is impulsive.
- I allow a family member or roommate to confirm my aggressive acts.
- I agree not to change my psychiatric medications during the study.
You may not be able to join if
- I have been suicidal with intent to harm myself in the last week.
- I have plans to hurt someone.
- I cannot complete self-report questionnaires.
- I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- I have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.
- I have changed my psychiatric medications in the past 4 weeks.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
PTSD is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions affecting Veterans who have served since 9/11. Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report difficulty controlling impulsive aggression (IA). An inability to manage one's emotions (emotion dysregulation) is an underlying mechanism of IA. Reducing IA and increasing use of PTSD evidence-based psychotherapies are two critical mis…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male and female Veterans who deployed to combat zones since 9/11.
2. Currently meets criteria for full or subthreshold PTSD, determined by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5
3. Engaged in at least 3 self-reported aggressive acts (e.g., yelling, throwing objects, …
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