An investigation of the differential effects of cognitive restructuring and cognitive defusion on reducing aggressive behavior toward significant others.

An investigation of the differential effects of cognitive restructuring and cognitive defusion on reducing aggressive behavior toward significant others. - An investigation of the differential effects of cognitive restructuring and cognitive defusion on reducing aggressive behavior toward significant others.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000049393

Enrollment

Registered

2022-11-07

Start date

2022-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Aggressive behavior

Interventions

Cognitive defusion for one week Cognitive restructuring for one week

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Must be able to operate an online conferencing system using a personal computer, etc.; must be able to prepare a personal computer, etc. with a camera and microphone at home; must have experience in verbal abuse or violence (including minor verbal altercations, swearing, etc.) toward those close to them.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Must be using a medical facility for mental health problems.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number of verbal and violent assaults in the past week Degree of aggression Degree of emotional control Degree of cognitive fusion	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKazutaka Nomura

Kitasato University School of Allied Health Sciences

nomura.kazutaka@kitasato-u.ac.jp042-778-9389

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026