2021
Detecting change in psychiatric functioning in clinical trials for cocaine use disorder: sensitivity of the Addiction Severity Index and Brief Symptom Inventory
Kiluk BD, Roos CR, Aslan M, Gueorguieva R, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Carroll KM. Detecting change in psychiatric functioning in clinical trials for cocaine use disorder: sensitivity of the Addiction Severity Index and Brief Symptom Inventory. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 228: 109070. PMID: 34600247, PMCID: PMC8595796, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAddiction Severity IndexGlobal Severity IndexPsychiatric composite scoreClinical trialsCocaine useCocaine use disorderPsychiatric functioningBrief Symptom InventorySeverity IndexUse disordersASI psychiatric composite scoreSymptom InventoryEffect sizeStart of treatmentComposite scoreClinical trial participantsWeek 12Functional outcomeTreatment periodTrial participantsPsychiatric problemsDrug usePotential functional benefitsMedium effect sizeSubstance users
2017
Effect of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy on acquisition of coping skills among cocaine-dependent individuals enrolled in methadone maintenance
Kiluk BD, DeVito EE, Buck MB, Hunkele K, Nich C, Carroll KM. Effect of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy on acquisition of coping skills among cocaine-dependent individuals enrolled in methadone maintenance. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2017, 82: 87-92. PMID: 29021121, PMCID: PMC5687291, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2017.09.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent individualsHigh-risk situationsBehavioral therapyVerbal responsesComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyAbstinence outcomesComputerized CBT programParticipants' verbal responsesRole-play assessmentComputer-based trainingCertain high-risk situationsStandard methadone treatmentSubstance use disordersConsistent statistical supportCBT programMethadone treatmentMethadone maintenanceDependent individualsPlay assessmentPrior findingsClinical trialsTreatment periodUse disordersSubstance users
2016
Performance-Based Contingency Management in Cognitive Remediation Training: A Pilot Study
Kiluk BD, Buck MB, Devore KA, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Carroll KM. Performance-Based Contingency Management in Cognitive Remediation Training: A Pilot Study. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 72: 80-88. PMID: 27590364, PMCID: PMC5154814, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediation trainingRemediation trainingCR trainingCR taskCognitive remediation interventionsTest Part BNeuropsychological assessment batterySUD treatment outcomesNeuropsychological assessment measuresContingency management proceduresFour-week interventionRecall taskDays of abstinenceExecutive functionRemediation interventionsLevel of engagementMild cognitive impairmentAssessment BatteryContingency managementDifferential improvementSession attendanceAssessment measuresCognitive impairmentSubstance usersOutpatient substance
2014
Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Efficacy and Durability of CBT4CBT Among Cocaine-Dependent Individuals Maintained on Methadone
Carroll KM, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Gordon MA, Portnoy GA, Marino DR, Ball SA. Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Efficacy and Durability of CBT4CBT Among Cocaine-Dependent Individuals Maintained on Methadone. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2014, 171: 436-444. PMID: 24577287, PMCID: PMC4042674, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2013.13070987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine-dependent individualsCognitive behavioral therapyMethadone maintenanceCommunity-based outpatient clinicsPrevious pilot trialMethadone maintenance programStandard methadone maintenanceDisseminable strategyDefinitive trialOutpatient clinicClinical trialsEffective adjunctPilot trialTreatment terminationTreatment retentionBetter outcomesConsecutive weeksCBT4CBTWeekly accessAddiction treatmentDurable effectsTrialsSubstance usersStatistical significanceMethadone
2010
Cognitive Function and Treatment Response in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Computer-Based Training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Carroll KM, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Brewer JA, Potenza MN, Ball SA, Martino S, Rounsaville BJ, Lejuez CW. Cognitive Function and Treatment Response in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Computer-Based Training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Substance Use & Misuse 2010, 46: 23-34. PMID: 21190403, PMCID: PMC3083447, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2011.521069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive functionComputer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapyComputer-assisted versionCognitive demandsCognitive functioningRisk takingPoor substanceSubstance usersHomework assignmentsHigh levelsClinical trialsSecondary analysisFunctioningRandomized clinical trialsParticipantsTreatment responseTakingTrainingSessionsSuch patientsCoping Strategy Use Following Computerized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Sugarman DE, Nich C, Carroll KM. Coping Strategy Use Following Computerized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2010, 24: 689-695. PMID: 21198228, PMCID: PMC3059590, DOI: 10.1037/a0021584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyStrategy useObserver ratingsComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyCoping Strategy UseOutpatient substance abuse treatment facilitiesSubstance abuse treatment facilitiesCoping Strategies ScaleRole-play assessmentComputer-based versionSignificant group differencesSubstance use disordersCoping strategiesStrategies ScaleGroup differencesSubstance usersSubstance dependenceUse disordersCBT4CBTDifferential effectsSkillsDrug useDrug-related outcomesParticipantsRatingsNeurocognitive indicators predict results of an informed-consent quiz among substance-dependent treatment seekers entering a randomized clinical trial.
Kiluk BD, Nich C, Carroll KM. Neurocognitive indicators predict results of an informed-consent quiz among substance-dependent treatment seekers entering a randomized clinical trial. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2010, 71: 704-12. PMID: 20731975, PMCID: PMC2930500, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2010.71.704.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyMeasures of intelligenceBrief neuropsychological screeningCurrent substance dependenceSubstance use outcomesParticipants meeting criteriaNeurocognitive indicatorsEnhanced consent proceduresNeuropsychological functioningCorrect recallSubstance use treatmentTraining versionNeuropsychological screeningTreatment seekersQuiz itemsSubstance useSubstance usersSubstance dependenceMeeting criteriaRecallParticipants' understandingQuiz scoresFalse quizParticipantsComprehension
2009
A Multisite Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Substance Users
Carroll KM, Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter T, Anez LM, Paris M, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Miller WR, Rosa C, Matthews J, Farentinos C. A Multisite Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Substance Users. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2009, 77: 993-999. PMID: 19803579, PMCID: PMC2792592, DOI: 10.1037/a0016489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyEnhancement therapySubstance useSubstance usersRandomized Effectiveness TrialIndividual sessionsCurrent substance useX time interactionTreatment condition interactionCondition x time interactionSubstance use problemsClinical trialsEffectiveness trialTreatment exposureTherapy phaseTreatment retentionTreatment sessionsHispanic adultsTherapyHeterogeneous groupHispanic individualsTime interactionIndividual treatmentTrialsUse problems
2005
Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Nich C, Martino S, Frankforter TL, Farentinos C, Kunkel LE, Mikulich-Gilbertson SK, Morgenstern J, Obert JL, Polcin D, Snead N, Woody GE, Network F. Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2005, 81: 301-312. PMID: 16169159, PMCID: PMC2386852, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2005.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical practiceCommunity-based treatment settingsCourse of treatmentStandard clinical practiceCommunity-based cliniciansForm of treatmentMultisite effectiveness studyMI techniquesMotivational interviewing techniquesSubstance use outcomesSession audiotapesEvaluation sessionsOutpatient treatmentClinical trialsImproved outcomesStandard interventionTreatment settingsTreatment engagementBehavioral therapyEffectiveness studiesSubstance abuseSame sessionUse outcomesHigher skill ratingsSubstance users
1999
Do Patients Change in the Ways We Intend? Assessing Acquisition of Coping Skills Among Cocaine-Dependent Patients
Carroll K, Nich C, Frankforter T, Bisighini R. Do Patients Change in the Ways We Intend? Assessing Acquisition of Coping Skills Among Cocaine-Dependent Patients. Psychological Assessment 1999, 11: 77-85. DOI: 10.1037/1040-3590.11.1.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCocaine-dependent patientsGood interrater reliabilityHigh-risk situationsTreatment changesInitial psychometric analysisSubstance useHypothesized mechanismsSubstance usersInterrater reliabilityPatientsSignificant increaseCoping skillsRole-play assessmentTreatmentInternal consistencyPsychometric analysisTrials