AGGRESSION

This study is testing whether adding virtual reality (VR) to a therapy program helps young people in juvenile facilities reduce aggressive behavior. Researchers will compare a standard 4-session therapy program, the same program enhanced with VR simulations, and usual facility tr…

This study is testing whether a computer-based brain training program can help people in forensic mental health care. The training aims to improve thinking skills like planning and problem-solving, which are often impaired. Researchers hope better thinking skills will lead to few…

This study is testing a brief psychological program designed to reduce aggressive behaviors and bullying directed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary (LGB-TNB) adolescents. It involves 1,000 Spanish teenagers, with half receiving the new program and half receiv…

This global study is testing whether painting roofs with special reflective coatings can keep homes cooler and prevent heat-related health problems. Researchers are working with 3,200 people in five hot climate regions where housing conditions make residents especially vulnerable…

This study is testing whether a new oral medication called IGC-AD1, which contains THC (the main active compound in cannabis) and melatonin, can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. It will involve about 164 participants aged 60 and older who have significa…

This study is testing if propranolol, a medication often used for high blood pressure, can help reduce severe aggression, self-injury, and disruptive behaviors in teens and adults with autism. Sixty participants will take either the real drug or a placebo pill daily for 12 weeks,…

This study is testing whether guided mindfulness exercises delivered through virtual reality (VR) headsets can help reduce impulsive aggression in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Participants will try different amounts of VR mindfulness sessions, and resear…

This study is testing a brief 3-session therapy called MERA that teaches emotion regulation skills to help veterans with PTSD reduce aggressive behavior. The research will compare MERA to standard care in 204 combat veterans who have served since 9/11 and struggle with aggression…