AGGRESSION

This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot, low-income communities. About 3,200 adults in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will have their roofs coated or not, and researchers will track heart rate,…

This study looks at whether a special therapy method can stop problem behaviors like aggression or self-injury from returning in children after they've been successfully treated. The researchers will work with 30 children aged 3 to 17 who have frequent problem behaviors. They wil…

This study tests an oral medication called IGC-AD1, made from a cannabis compound (THC), 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 …

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

This study tests a short, 3-session program called MERA (Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression) for veterans with PTSD who struggle with impulsive aggression. The goal is to help them better control their emotions and reduce aggressive outbursts, preparing them for more in-depth P…

This study tests whether propranolol, a drug used for high blood pressure, can safely reduce severe behaviors like aggression and self-injury in autistic people aged 12-40. Participants are randomly assigned to take propranolol or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, with the option to …

This study tests a step-by-step treatment plan for children aged 8-16 who have trouble controlling anger or show defiant or aggressive behavior. The first step is a brief online program for parents. If more help is needed, families can choose from options that include virtual rea…

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 step-by-step manual for assessing and treating challenging behaviors like aggression and self-injury in children aged 3 to 17. Researchers will compare behavior rates during therapy and follow-up to see if the manual helps reduce these behaviors. The goal is to…

This study tests a program called a 'wise intervention' designed to reduce aggressive behaviors and increase helpful actions toward LGB-TNB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary) individuals. About 1000 Spanish teenagers will take part, with half receiving the prog…

This study looks at whether cognitive remediation (brain exercises with coaching) can improve thinking skills and reduce problem behaviors in people staying in a forensic mental health unit. About 30 adults with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use will take part. Th…

This study looks at children aged 3 to 17 who have frequent problem behaviors like aggression or self-injury. Researchers want to understand why these behaviors sometimes get worse at the start of a new therapy, a pattern called an extinction burst. By observing 40 children, they…