AGGRESSION

This study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot regions. About 3,200 people living in poor housing in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will take part. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, mood, a…

This study tests whether propranolol, a drug used for high blood pressure, can reduce challenging behaviors like aggression and self-injury in autistic adolescents and adults. Sixty participants aged 12-40 will receive either propranolol or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, with an o…

This study tests an oral medication called IGC-AD1, made from a THC compound, to see if it safely reduces agitation in people with mild to severe Alzheimer's dementia. About 164 participants will take the drug or a placebo twice daily for several weeks. The goal is to improve qua…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to a standard anger-management program helps young offenders aged 12-18 reduce aggressive behavior more than the program alone or usual care. Participants attend four weekly sessions using VR to practice recognizing emotions an…

This study tests a treatment designed to help active duty service members and veterans who struggle with anger and aggression after experiencing betrayal during their military service. About 40 adults will complete 14 treatment modules twice a week and fill out surveys before, du…

This study tests a stepped care approach for children aged 8-16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggression. It starts with a brief online parenting program (Step 1). If more help is needed, families can choose from virtual reality-assisted therapy for parents or children, o…

This study tests a therapy method to help children aged 3 to 17 who have severe problem behavior, like aggression or self-injury. The approach alternates times when the child can have their way with times they cannot, to see if this reduces the return of problem behavior when the…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality mindfulness app can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder control impulsive aggression. About 58 participants will use the VR app or do distraction tasks, and their brain activity and symptoms will be measured. …

This study is testing a brief, 3-session therapy called MERA, designed to help Veterans with PTSD better manage their emotions. The goal is to reduce impulsive, aggressive behavior and potentially prepare them for longer PTSD treatments. Researchers will compare MERA to a standar…

This study is testing a step-by-step manual to help assess and treat challenging behaviors like aggression and self-injury in children aged 3 to 17. Researchers will observe how often these behaviors occur during assessment, treatment, and follow-up. The goal is to see if this ma…

This study looks at whether cognitive remediation—a type of brain training with coaching—can improve thinking skills, daily function, and behavior in people staying in a forensic mental health unit. About 30 adults with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use will take …

This study looks at a common side effect of certain behavior therapies for children with severe aggression or self-injury. When starting treatment, some children may temporarily act out more—called an extinction burst. Researchers will test different therapy approaches to see whi…

This study tests a program designed to reduce aggressive behaviors and increase helpful actions toward LGB-TNB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary) individuals. About 1,000 Spanish teenagers will take part, with half receiving the program and the other half a con…