Mindfulness calms the storm: new hope for angry veterans
NCT ID NCT02882802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether mindfulness training could help veterans with PTSD who struggle with anger and aggression. 61 veterans took part. The goal was to see if learning to focus on the present moment could help them control angry feelings and reduce aggressive behavior.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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61 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2017
- Finished
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Jan 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must meet current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) diagnostic criteria for PTSD (participants with sub-threshold levels of PTSD will also be allowed to participate). * Participants must also indicate current difficulties with anger and aggression. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a current diagnosis of psychotic disorder or current substance use disorder with severe symptoms. * Participants diagnosed with bipolar II disorder without psychotic features and/or individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who are well-controlled on medication will be allowed to participate. Individuals with bipolar disorder who do not fall into either of these categories will be excluded. * Participants also must not have a seizure disorder. * Participants are allowed to be taking psychotropic medications, however they must be on a stable dose for at least 2 months. * Participants who do not have a working and active e-mail account and access to a smart phone or computer will be excluded. * Finally, participants must not currently be receiving concurrent individual therapy or group therapy focused on anger and aggression, must not be currently receiving any evidence-based treatment for PTSD, and must not currently be participating in the modified TREC group offered at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
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