2017
Evaluation of a web-based cognitive behavioral smoking cessation treatment for overweight/obese smokers
White MA, Ivezaj V, Grilo CM. Evaluation of a web-based cognitive behavioral smoking cessation treatment for overweight/obese smokers. Journal Of Health Psychology 2017, 24: 1796-1806. PMID: 28810442, DOI: 10.1177/1359105317701560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation treatmentCessation treatmentObese smokersCognitive-behavioral treatmentBehavioral treatmentCognitive-behavioral smoking cessation treatmentBehavioral smoking cessation treatmentNicotine replacement therapyOverweight/obesityCessation ratesReplacement therapyRegular smokersStandard treatmentHealth educationLarger studySmokersPerson assessmentPilot studyCommunity volunteersTreatmentLess weightKey outcomesParticipantsObesityTherapy
2016
Examining the effects of cigarette smoking on food cravings and intake, depressive symptoms, and stress
Chao AM, White MA, Grilo CM, Sinha R. Examining the effects of cigarette smoking on food cravings and intake, depressive symptoms, and stress. Eating Behaviors 2016, 24: 61-65. PMID: 28038436, PMCID: PMC5269575, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood cravingsTotal food cravingsFast-food fatsGeneral food cravingsNicotine dependenceHigh-fat foodsContext of depressionCarbohydrates/starchesMore frequent cravingsPsychological factorsPsychological covariatesCravingCurrent smokersHigh nicotine dependenceCigarette smokingDepressive symptomsGreat difficultyDepressionDemographic factorsFrequent cravingsSmoking statusCigarette smokersDietary intakeFood intakeSmokers
2015
Smoking status and psychosocial factors in binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa
Chao AM, White MA, Grilo CM. Smoking status and psychosocial factors in binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Eating Behaviors 2015, 21: 54-58. PMID: 26741260, PMCID: PMC4851572, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.12.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyDepressive symptomsBulimia nervosaBeck Depression InventoryCurrent smokersSmoking historyEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireSmoking statusCigarette smokingDisorder Examination QuestionnairePsychosocial factorsAdult volunteersDepression InventorySymptomsBattery of questionnairesDisorder psychopathologyBN groupNon-clinical groupCommunity volunteersExamination QuestionnaireSmokersSignificant differencesBingeNervosaVolunteersPsychosocial and metabolic function by smoking status in individuals with binge eating disorder and obesity
Udo T, White MA, Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Morgan P, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Psychosocial and metabolic function by smoking status in individuals with binge eating disorder and obesity. Addictive Behaviors 2015, 53: 46-52. PMID: 26451703, PMCID: PMC4679522, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.09.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-seeking adultsTreatment-seeking patientsSubstance use disordersDisorder psychopathologyCurrent smokersFormer smokersPsychosocial functioningComorbid psychiatric disordersSmoking statusLifetime psychiatric comorbidityUse disordersLifetime diagnostic criteriaPotential long-term implicationsFunctioningBingePsychiatric comorbidityMeeting criteriaPsychiatric disordersMetabolic functionsMetabolic functioningMetabolic riskMetabolic syndromeMetabolic abnormalitiesSmoking cessationSmokers
2011
Smoking for weight control and its associations with eating disorder symptomatology
White MA. Smoking for weight control and its associations with eating disorder symptomatology. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2011, 53: 403-407. PMID: 21741037, PMCID: PMC3193869, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2011.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-control smokingEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireFrequency of bingeDisorder symptomsBattery of questionnairesDisorder Examination QuestionnaireFemale smokersCigarette smokingEDE-Q scoresWeight controlDisorder symptomatologyAdult female smokersEffects of overeatingCommunity sampleExamination QuestionnaireCompensatory smokingDisorder patientsSmokingBingeOvereatingParticipantsSmokersSuch behaviorSubstantial proportionSymptoms
2010
Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial
Toll BA, White M, Wu R, Meandzija B, Jatlow P, Makuch R, O’Malley S. Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 111: 200-206. PMID: 20542391, PMCID: PMC3771701, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight gainSmoking cessationPoint prevalence smoking abstinence ratePre-specified primary outcomesLow-dose naltrexoneOpen-label therapySmoking abstinence ratesPoint prevalence abstinenceReduced weight gainNaltrexone augmentationPlacebo groupNicotine replacementPrimary outcomeQuit dateAbstinence ratesLabel therapyNicotine patchBehavioral counselingNaltrexoneAbstinent participantsSmokersWeight concernsWeeksCessationLower rates
2006
Symptom severity in obese women with binge eating disorder as a function of smoking history
White MA, Grilo CM. Symptom severity in obese women with binge eating disorder as a function of smoking history. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2006, 40: 77-81. PMID: 16958111, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormer smokersSmoking historyObese womenFemale former smokersBody mass indexSeverity of bingeInvestigator-based interviewWeight control methodsCurrent smokersObese patientsSmoking groupMass indexPatient groupConsecutive seriesSelf-report questionnairesSpecific symptomsSmokersBinge frequencySymptom profilesCurrent diagnosisPathological dietingSymptom severityDietary restraintSymptomsBinge