NCT07619690

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the implementation and effectiveness of the Teen Anger Management Education (TAME) program in Portuguese adolescents, focusing on improving anger regulation through a structured educational intervention.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
56

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
2mo left

Started Dec 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress80%
Dec 2025Oct 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 2, 2025

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 26, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 2, 2026

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

June 4, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

May 26, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 1, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

anger managementsocial skillsemotion regulationadolescents

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Anger Regulation Scale for Adolescents (ARS-A)

    Assesses functional and dysfunctional anger regulation. The scale ranges from 1 (Never) to 4 (Always), with higher scores indicating more frequent use of adaptive or maladaptive strategies.

    Change from baseline (4 months after baseline), 3 months after treatment has ended, and 6 months after treatment has ended.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Caregiver Anger Rating Scale

    Change from baseline (about 4 months after treatment had ended).

  • Teacher Anger Rating Scale

    Change from baseline (about 4 months after treatment had ended).

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Satisfaction questionnaire

    At the end of the program (about 4 months after baseline).

Study Arms (2)

Intervention groups

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention groups receive the TAME intervention.

Behavioral: Teen Anger Management Education

Control groups

NO INTERVENTION

The control groups are on a waiting list to receive the TAME intervention.

Interventions

TAME was developed in the United States by Feindler and Sita-Molz, 2021. This is a 12-session intervention program designed for use with early to late adolescents (ages 12-17).

Also known as: TAME
Intervention groups

Eligibility Criteria

Age11 Years - 16 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Frequent maladaptive anger responses and/or rare adaptive anger responses

You may not qualify if:

  • Ongoing psychological treatment
  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia or cognitive deficits
  • Substance abuse problems
  • Inability to speak and understand the Portuguese language

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Psychology and Education, University of Beira Interior

Covilha, 6200-209, Portugal

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Feindler, E. L., & Sita-Molz, G. (2021). Teen Anger Management Education: Implementation guidelines for counselors. Research Press.

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social SkillsEmotional Regulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social BehaviorBehaviorSelf-Control

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 26, 2026

First Posted

June 2, 2026

Study Start

December 2, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

June 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations