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NCT04793776 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA)
A NA study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic and Emotion Regulation, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 204
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT04793776: Recruiting NA study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic and Emotion Regulation, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT04793776 is a NA study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic and Emotion Regulation that is actively recruiting participants, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 204 participants, above the 153-participant average among 66 other Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic trials with a reported enrollment target (33% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04793776, a NA study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic and Emotion Regulation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 204 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
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 missions for the Veterans Health Administration. The proposed research supports these missions by comparing a 3- session emotion regulation treatment (Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression) to a control group in order to determine if MERA can reduce IA and prepare Veterans for PTSD treatment. By enhancing Veterans' abilities to cope with trauma-related emotions and feel equipped to initiate PTSD treatments, this research aims to help Veterans decrease IA and ultimately recover from PTSD.
Primary Outcome
Overt Aggression Scale is a 17-item self-report measure that assesses frequency of verbal and physical aggression against self, other, and objects and while driving over the past week. Veterans' self-reported aggressive acts will be summed to create an OAA total score. Minimum score = 0; there is no maximum score as Veterans can report as many episodes of aggression as they engage in.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression
- BEHAVIORAL Present Centered Psychotherapy
Study Locations (2)
Florida
- James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL - Tampa
Texas
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX - Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 204 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-01-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04793776 shows while recruiting
NCT04793776 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 204 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 153-participant average among 66 other Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic trials with a reported enrollment target (33% higher).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression is the first listed.
NCT04793776 reports a single indexed study location in Florida, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04793776 about?
NCT04793776 is a clinical study titled "Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA)". 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 mechani...
What is the current status of trial NCT04793776?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 204 participants. The study started on 2022-01-03. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04793776 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Emotion Regulation, Aggression.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04793776?
The interventions under investigation include: Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (BEHAVIORAL), Present Centered Psychotherapy (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04793776?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04793776 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Florida, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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