CompletedNot Applicable

Psychotherapy for Intermittent Explosive Disorder

United States44 participantsStarted 2006-08

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness two forms of psychotherapy (also known as "talk therapy" ) for individuals with anger and aggression problems. Anger and aggression are everywhere - on the road, in the schools, at little league games, at home, and at work. In this study we are testing usefulness of anger management techniques in reducing symptoms of Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) and impulsive, aggressive behavior.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have problems with anger, temper outbursts, being irritable, getting in trouble at work or at home because of impulsive/aggressive behavior. * Between the ages of 18 and 55. * Meet other eligibility requirements as outlined by the research protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Lifetime diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder * Current diagnosis of substance dependence or major depressive disorder. * Current suicidal or homicidal ideation, * Recent use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (past month) or other psychotropic medication (past two months) * Recent psychotherapy for aggression (past six months.)

What they're measuring

Change in Overt Aggression Scale - Modified (OASM) Score

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Change in State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory - Trait Anger Scale [STAXI-2]

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Change in Hostile Automatic Thoughts (HAT) Scale

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00667212

SponsorUniversity of Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-12

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