2022
Ethnic and racial comparisons of weight-loss treatment utilization history and outcomes in patients with obesity and binge-eating disorder
Coffino JA, Ivezaj V, Barnes RD, White MA, Pittman BP, Grilo CM. Ethnic and racial comparisons of weight-loss treatment utilization history and outcomes in patients with obesity and binge-eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2022, 44: 101594. PMID: 35123375, PMCID: PMC8888034, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2021.101594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderTreatment utilizationWeight lossNon-Hispanic white patientsNon-white patientsMental health servicesNon-Hispanic whitesTreatment-seeking patientsType of dietWhite patientsMinority patientsPatientsObesityReported utilizationNon-significant differenceEthnicity/raceRacial differencesDietRacial comparisonsSignificant differencesTreatmentDisordersUtilization historyAdultsOutcomes
2021
Physical activity changes during behavioral weight loss treatment by Latinx patients with obesity with and without binge eating disorder
Grilo CM, Kerrigan SG, Lydecker JA, White MA. Physical activity changes during behavioral weight loss treatment by Latinx patients with obesity with and without binge eating disorder. Obesity 2021, 29: 2026-2034. PMID: 34582624, PMCID: PMC8612949, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight loss treatmentWeight loss treatmentLatinx patientsPhysical activity changesBWL treatmentReduced depressionCommunity mental health centerWeight lossPA changePlacebo-controlled trialAddition of orlistatMental health centersActivity changesPrognostic significanceMedication conditionHealth centersLoss treatmentPatientsObesitySecondary analysisClinical settingBed statusBaselineTreatmentDepression
2020
Randomized Controlled Trial of Behavioral Weight Loss and Stepped Care for Binge‐Eating Disorder: 12‐Month Follow‐up
Grilo CM, White MA, Ivezaj V, Gueorguieva R. Randomized Controlled Trial of Behavioral Weight Loss and Stepped Care for Binge‐Eating Disorder: 12‐Month Follow‐up. Obesity 2020, 28: 2116-2124. PMID: 32985114, PMCID: PMC7644623, DOI: 10.1002/oby.22975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight lossStepped careWeight lossWeight loss medicationsRandomized Controlled TrialsSignificant weight lossBinge-eating disorderBinge-eating frequencySignificant time effectBinge Eating DisorderCognitive behavioral therapyRemission rateControlled TrialsTreatment respondersLong-term effectsBehavioral therapyMixed modelsPatientsCareObesitySignificant reductionTreatmentMonthsPosttreatmentDisordersRandomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With Obesity
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM, Ivezaj V, Morgan PT, Gueorguieva R. Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With Obesity. American Psychologist 2020, 75: 204-218. PMID: 32052995, PMCID: PMC7027689, DOI: 10.1037/amp0000534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStepped-care treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyWeight loss medicationsBinge-eating disorderStepped careRemission rateWeight lossBehavioral weight lossSignificant weight lossBinge-eating frequencySignificant time effectControlled TrialsTreat analysisTreatment respondersMedicationsPlaceboMixed model analysisClinical practiceNonrespondersPatientsObesityBinge eatingCareMonthsTreatment
2019
Weighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa
Galbraith K, Elmquist J, White MA, Grilo CM, Lydecker JA. Weighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 1035-1041. PMID: 31240769, PMCID: PMC6779161, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBulimia nervosaSymptom frequencySerious mental health concernsMental health concernsPatient weightWeight statusMental illnessSymptom severityOverweightYoung womenHealth concernWeight stigmaSignificant differencesPatientsNervosaCurrent studyParticipantsVariables of interestIllnessNegative attitudesSeverityWomen
2016
Preferred descriptions for loss of control while eating and weight among patients with binge eating disorder
Roberto CA, Galbraith K, Lydecker JA, Ivezaj V, Barnes RD, White MA, Grilo CM. Preferred descriptions for loss of control while eating and weight among patients with binge eating disorder. Psychiatry Research 2016, 246: 548-553. PMID: 27821368, PMCID: PMC5161684, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.09.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder. European Eating Disorders Review 2016, 24: 247-250. PMID: 26841114, PMCID: PMC4821688, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of painMetabolic risk factorsRisk factorsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolObesity-related health risksBrief Pain InventoryPresence of painGreater pain severitySample of patientsSex differencesTreatment-seeking patientsComorbid obesityLipoprotein cholesterolPain severityPain InventoryComorbid painPain interferenceMore painPainMetabolic markersBinge frequencyAnalysis of covarianceComorbid bingeClinical implicationsPatients
2014
A randomized controlled trial comparing scalable weight loss treatments in primary care
Barnes RD, White MA, Martino S, Grilo CM. A randomized controlled trial comparing scalable weight loss treatments in primary care. Obesity 2014, 22: 2508-2516. PMID: 25298016, PMCID: PMC4236282, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNutrition psychoeducationUsual careAttention control interventionMotivational interviewingTreatment adherenceWeight lossOverweight/obese patientsBed statusWeight loss outcomesPrimary care settingWeight loss treatmentWeight loss resultsObese patientsTriglyceride levelsPrimary careObesity interventionsNPC patientsLoss outcomesLoss treatmentDepression scoresScalable interventionsPatientsTreatment disseminationSuperior benefitsIntervention
2013
Self-help for binge eating disorder in primary care: A randomized controlled trial with ethnically and racially diverse obese patients
Grilo CM, White MA, Gueorguieva R, Barnes RD, Masheb RM. Self-help for binge eating disorder in primary care: A randomized controlled trial with ethnically and racially diverse obese patients. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2013, 51: 855-861. PMID: 24189569, PMCID: PMC3863907, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiverse obese patientsUsual careObese patientsSelf-help CBTPrimary careEating Disorder ExaminationPrimary care interventionsPrimary care settingSelf-help versionFour-month treatmentSelf-help treatmentFront-line interventionCognitive behavioral therapyRemission rateMixed modelsCare interventionsCare settingsPatientsGeneralist settingsBehavioral therapyDisorder ExaminationDisorder psychopathologyWeight lossBingeCareWeight bias internalization, depression, and self‐reported health among overweight binge eating disorder patients
Pearl RL, White MA, Grilo CM. Weight bias internalization, depression, and self‐reported health among overweight binge eating disorder patients. Obesity 2013, 22: e142-e148. PMID: 24039219, PMCID: PMC3954963, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight Bias Internalization ScaleBeck Depression Inventory-IIWeight bias internalizationSelf-reported healthBDI scoresOverweight patientsSF-36Depressive symptomsShort Form-36 Health SurveyPhysical healthPoor self-reported healthSF-36 scalesCross-sectional studyHigher weight bias internalizationMental health outcomesNegative mental health outcomesOverweight bingeWBIS scoresHealth SurveyDisorder patientsHealth outcomesInventory-IIPatientsPotential mediatorsRegression analysisNibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, Roberto CA, White MA. Nibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder. Eating Behaviors 2013, 14: 424-427. PMID: 24183128, PMCID: PMC3817495, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2013.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExamining the relationship between food thought suppression and binge eating disorder
Barnes RD, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining the relationship between food thought suppression and binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2013, 54: 1077-1081. PMID: 23751246, PMCID: PMC3779532, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2013.04.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstantial weight gains are common prior to treatment-seeking in obese patients with binge eating disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Substantial weight gains are common prior to treatment-seeking in obese patients with binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2013, 54: 880-884. PMID: 23639407, PMCID: PMC3779527, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2013.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese patientsBody weightWeight gainWeight gainersWeight lossHigh weight gainersLow weight gainersModest weight lossWeight changePercent of treatmentsFurther weight gainSubstantial weight gainObese BED patientsStabilization of weightTreatment-seeking obese patientsTreatment initiationSelf-report questionnairesBED patientsPatientsWeight trajectoriesCurrent weightTreatment studiesDisorder psychopathologyPercent weight gainMean gain
2012
Psychiatric disorder co-morbidity and correlates in an ethnically diverse sample of obese patients with binge eating disorder in primary care settings
Grilo CM, White MA, Barnes RD, Masheb RM. Psychiatric disorder co-morbidity and correlates in an ethnically diverse sample of obese patients with binge eating disorder in primary care settings. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2012, 54: 209-216. PMID: 22943959, PMCID: PMC3515704, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyCurrent psychiatric disorderEating-disorder psychopathologyPsychiatric disordersObese patientsPrimary careBED patientsDiverse obese patientsCo-morbidity ratesLifetime psychiatric disordersPoor functioningPrimary care settingCaucasian groupSubstance use disordersObese BED patientsConsecutive seriesCare settingsMood disordersGender differencesCurrent diagnosisPatientsAnxiety disordersDisordersBingeHispanic groupsNight eating in obese treatment‐seeking hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder
Grilo CM, Milsom VA, Morgan PT, White MA. Night eating in obese treatment‐seeking hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2012, 45: 787-791. PMID: 22407481, PMCID: PMC3378792, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyHispanic patientsMetabolic variablesBed statusNon-NE groupNon-NE patientsFrequency of nightConsecutive seriesPatientsHispanic menSpanish-language versionDepression levelsDisorder psychopathologyMonolingual SpanishGroup differencesPsychopathologyDepressionGreater frequencyDisorders
2011
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Weight Loss, and Sequential Treatment for Obese Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, Wilson GT, Gueorguieva R, White MA. Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Weight Loss, and Sequential Treatment for Obese Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2011, 79: 675-685. PMID: 21859185, PMCID: PMC3258572, DOI: 10.1037/a0025049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercent BMI lossBehavioral weight lossBinge-eating disorderCognitive behavioral therapyBMI lossObese patientsWeight lossBinge-eating remissionAlternative treatment optionBinge Eating DisorderRemission rateControlled TrialsTreatment optionsMixed model analysisBehavioral therapyPatientsManualized treatmentAssessment pointsBingeRemissionGreater reductionTreatmentTherapySequential treatmentDisordersRapid response predicts 12-month post-treatment outcomes in binge-eating disorder: theoretical and clinical implications
Grilo CM, White MA, Wilson GT, Gueorguieva R, Masheb RM. Rapid response predicts 12-month post-treatment outcomes in binge-eating disorder: theoretical and clinical implications. Psychological Medicine 2011, 42: 807-817. PMID: 21923964, PMCID: PMC3288595, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291711001875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight lossBinge-eating disorderCognitive behavioral therapyWeight lossPrognostic significanceClinical implicationsShort-term weight lossDisorder psychopathologyBinge-eating remissionStepped-care modelDifferent prognostic significanceNon-rapid respondersMost baseline variablesPost-treatment outcomesBinge-eating frequencyObese patientsBaseline variablesDistinct time coursesClinical trialsInitial interventionRapid respondersWeek fourBehavioral therapySpecialized treatmentPatientsParental substance use history of overweight men and women with binge eating disorder is associated with distinct developmental trajectories and comorbid mood disorder
Blomquist KK, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Parental substance use history of overweight men and women with binge eating disorder is associated with distinct developmental trajectories and comorbid mood disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2011, 52: 693-700. PMID: 21296344, PMCID: PMC3136611, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2010.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceBinge-Eating DisorderChild of Impaired ParentsChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDepressionFemaleHumansInterview, PsychologicalLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMood DisordersObesityParentsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychological TestsSelf ConceptSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsSubstance use disordersPsychological functioningDevelopment of bingeDistinct developmental trajectoriesMood disordersBattery of questionnairesParental historyComorbid mood disordersBED onsetDisorder psychopathologyDevelopmental trajectoriesBingeParental substanceDiagnostic InterviewDistinct trajectoriesUse disordersFunctioningPsychiatric comorbidityOverweight patientsOverweight menDiagnostic criteriaPatientsDisordersParticipantsElevated rates
2010
Physical Activity in Gastric Bypass Patients: Associations with Weight Loss and Psychosocial Functioning at 12-Month Follow-Up
Rosenberger PH, Henderson KE, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Physical Activity in Gastric Bypass Patients: Associations with Weight Loss and Psychosocial Functioning at 12-Month Follow-Up. Obesity Surgery 2010, 21: 1564-1569. PMID: 20890771, PMCID: PMC3652016, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0283-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastric bypass patientsBody mass indexPhysical activityBypass patientsWeight lossBetter weight loss outcomesPreoperative body mass indexPsychosocial outcomesPhysical activity episodesGastric bypass surgeryPostoperative weight lossWeight loss outcomesBetter psychosocial outcomesBypass surgeryObese patientsMass indexPostoperative assessmentLoss outcomesBackgroundThis studySelf-reported frequencyPatientsPsychosocial functioningMental healthRegression analysisOutcomesAn Exploratory Study of Clinical Measures Associated with Subsyndromal Pathological Gambling in Patients with Binge Eating Disorder
Yip SW, White MA, Grilo CM, Potenza MN. An Exploratory Study of Clinical Measures Associated with Subsyndromal Pathological Gambling in Patients with Binge Eating Disorder. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2010, 27: 257-270. PMID: 20577790, PMCID: PMC3655332, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-010-9207-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPathological gamblingDSM-IV criteriaBinge Eating DisorderMore DSM-IV criteriaClinical measuresBED patientsClinical problemPatientsSubsyndromal levelsAdverse healthEating DisordersInclusionary criteriaSubstance problemsDisordersProblem usePsychopathology variablesImpulse controlPG featuresCriteriaIndividualsImpairment