Can a website tame military anger? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07604701

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether an online program called Man Therapy can help male military members with anger problems, including those who have had a mild traumatic brain injury. About 226 participants will either use the program right away or wait. Researchers will measure anger, PTSD symptoms, and other factors over three months to see if the tool makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Man Therapy (interactive digital behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, stigma-free way for military members to manage anger, especially those with a history of mild traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no prior results, and the intervention is compared to no treatment. The benefits may be small or not last long, and the study only includes men.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 226 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Military service member * Identify as male * Aged 18+ years * Positive problematic anger screen (DAR-3 \>8) * Ability to read, write, and speak English * Currently located in the U.S. Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychosis or acute mania necessitating clinical intervention * Acute thoughts of self- or other-harm necessitating imminent clinical intervention (e.g., hospitalization) * Expect to be deployed outside of the continental United States in the next 3 months * Unable to provide informed consent

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

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Locations

  • Fort Carson

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80913, United States

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