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University of Chicago |
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Information provided by: | University of Chicago |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00667212 |
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.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Anger Intermittent Explosive Disorder |
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Behavioral: Supportive Psychotherapy |
Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Subject), Active Control, Factorial Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Individual Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Intermittent Explosive Disorder |
Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
Study Start Date: | August 2006 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | July 2010 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | July 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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2: Active Comparator
Supportive Psychotherapy
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Behavioral: Supportive Psychotherapy
Twelve weekly therapy sessions, approximately one hour each in duration
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1: Active Comparator
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cognitive Restructuring, Relaxation, and Coping Skills Training: CRCST)
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Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Twelve weekly therapy sessions, approximately one hour each in duration
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Qualified participants will be randomly assigned to 12 1-hour sessions of either cognitive-behavioral therapy or supportive psychotherapy.
Participation in this study will require 16 visits over approximately 4 months with 3 follow-up sessions over a 12 month period. Therapy is provided at no cost and each study participant will receive a comprehensive psychological assessment. Two types of talk therapy are being offered in this study. One form of therapy focuses on thought and behaviors associated with anger and aggression. This type of therapy is known as cognitive behavioral therapy.
The other type of therapy focuses on the individuals' feeling about their anger /aggression and the situations that lead to this anger. This is known as supportive therapy. The form of therapy you are given will be randomly determined (like by flipping of a coin).
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 55 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Adam M Strohm | 773-834-5928 | astrohm@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu |
United States, Illinois | |
University of Chicago | Recruiting |
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637 |
Principal Investigator: | Michael McCloskey, PhD | University of Chicago |
Responsible Party: | University of Chicago ( Dr. Michael McCloskey ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 15143A |
Study First Received: | April 24, 2008 |
Last Updated: | February 12, 2009 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00667212 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
anger intermittent explosive |
Impulse Control Disorders Mental Disorders |
Impulse Control Disorders Pathologic Processes Disease Mental Disorders |