Status:
COMPLETED
Psychotherapy for Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Conditions:
Anger
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 everywher...
Detailed Description
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 13 visits over appr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00667212
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
August 19 2024
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637