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Project Number: | I01CX002135-01A1 |
Title: | Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression - MERA: A Brief Aggression Treatment for Veterans with PTSD Symptoms |
Principal Investigator: | Shannon R. Miles |
Location: | Tampa, FL |
Congressional District Code: | 14 |
Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
Project Period: | July 2021 - June 2026 |
FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $70,029 |
Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,493,139 |
Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: This randomized clinical trial (RCT) tests the efficacy of an emotion regulation treatment, Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA), to decrease aggression in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and improve PTSD treatment initiation. Background: Veterans with PTSD symptoms report difficulty controlling their aggression which can lead to devastating interpersonal and societal consequences, such as incarceration, family violence, and disruption of social support. Veterans with P... |