2024
Illusory generalizability of clinical prediction models
Chekroud A, Hawrilenko M, Loho H, Bondar J, Gueorguieva R, Hasan A, Kambeitz J, Corlett P, Koutsouleris N, Krumholz H, Krystal J, Paulus M. Illusory generalizability of clinical prediction models. Science 2024, 383: 164-167. PMID: 38207039, DOI: 10.1126/science.adg8538.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Does Symptom-Onset Treatment With Sertraline Improve Functional Impairment for Individuals With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Yonkers K, Altemus M, Gilstad-Hayden K, Kornstein S, Gueorguieva R. Does Symptom-Onset Treatment With Sertraline Improve Functional Impairment for Individuals With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? Journal Of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2023, 43: 320-325. PMID: 37212651, PMCID: PMC10313784, DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000001700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenstrual dysphoric disorderFunctional impairmentSymptom onsetPMDD symptomsDysphoric disorderAnger/irritabilityDaily treatmentActive treatmentFunctional outcomeClinical trialsFunctional improvementSecondary analysisCausal mediation analysisSertralineSeverity of problemsImpairmentNonsignificant direct effectDaily ratingsPlaceboTreatmentFace validitySymptomsIrritabilityDisordersSignificant indirect effectA Network Investigation of Core Mindfulness Processes
Sala M, Aslan M, Gueorguieva R, Schupak M, Garrison K. A Network Investigation of Core Mindfulness Processes. Mindfulness 2023, 14: 992-1004. PMID: 38854675, PMCID: PMC11160965, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-023-02109-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulness-based interventionsMindfulness processesFacet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short FormDefinition of mindfulnessMindfulness trainingPsychological wellbeingQuestionnaire-Short FormMindfulnessItem levelFuture researchCore processesWordsCentral processesRandomized clinical trialsSmoking cessationSpecific processesMethodThis studyInterventionObjectivesMindfulnessEmotionsClinical trialsConclusionsFindingsWellbeingBeliefsLimited understanding
2017
Bayesian Joint Modelling of Longitudinal Data on Abstinence, Frequency and Intensity of Drinking in Alcoholism Trials
Buta E, O’Malley S, Gueorguieva R. Bayesian Joint Modelling of Longitudinal Data on Abstinence, Frequency and Intensity of Drinking in Alcoholism Trials. Journal Of The Royal Statistical Society Series A (Statistics In Society) 2017, 181: 869-888. PMID: 31123390, PMCID: PMC6527419, DOI: 10.1111/rssa.12334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBayesian joint modellingParameter estimate biasStandard frequentist approachRandom effectsLog-normal modelJoint modelFrequentist approachBayesian approachMean squared errorJoint modellingEstimate biasIntensity of drinkingSimulation studyFrequency of drinkingSeparate modellingModellingLongitudinal outcomesClinical trialsSame subjectsSustained abstinenceModelLogistic partAbstinenceTrajectories of relapse in randomised, placebo-controlled trials of treatment discontinuation in major depressive disorder: an individual patient-level data meta-analysis
Gueorguieva R, Chekroud AM, Krystal JH. Trajectories of relapse in randomised, placebo-controlled trials of treatment discontinuation in major depressive disorder: an individual patient-level data meta-analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry 2017, 4: 230-237. PMID: 28189575, PMCID: PMC5340978, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(17)30038-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive medicationActive treatmentClinical trialsDepression severityHamilton Depression Rating Scale scoresDepression Rating Scale scoresClinical Global Impression scoresIndividual patient-level dataDouble-blind treatmentPlacebo-controlled trialPatterns of relapseGlobal Impression scoresIndividual patient dataPrevention of relapseTrajectory class membershipTreatment of depressionMajor depressive disorderRating Scale scoresPatient-level dataPost-traumatic stress disorderTreatment discontinuationAntidepressant treatmentClinical responseAlcohol Research CenterAntidepressant medication
2011
Trajectories of Depression Severity in Clinical Trials of Duloxetine: Insights Into Antidepressant and Placebo Responses
Gueorguieva R, Mallinckrodt C, Krystal JH. Trajectories of Depression Severity in Clinical Trials of Duloxetine: Insights Into Antidepressant and Placebo Responses. JAMA Psychiatry 2011, 68: 1227-1237. PMID: 22147842, PMCID: PMC3339151, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntidepressive AgentsData Interpretation, StatisticalDepressive Disorder, MajorDouble-Blind MethodDuloxetine HydrochlorideFemaleHumansLinear ModelsMalePatient DropoutsPlacebo EffectPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsSeverity of Illness IndexThiophenesTreatment OutcomeConceptsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsPlacebo-treated patientsComparator selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsHAM-D scoresClinical trialsAntidepressant treatmentPlacebo responseMajor depressionDouble-blind clinical trialHigh placebo response rateSerotonergic antidepressant treatmentPlacebo response ratesSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsAntidepressant nonrespondersPlacebo armMost patientsAntidepressant respondersMedication risksReuptake inhibitorsSerotonergic antidepressantsResponder statusTreatment responseClinical trajectoriesDepression scoresDepression severityJoint Modelling of Longitudinal Outcome and Interval-Censored Competing Risk Dropout in a Schizophrenia Clinical Trial
Gueorguieva R, Rosenheck R, Lin H. Joint Modelling of Longitudinal Outcome and Interval-Censored Competing Risk Dropout in a Schizophrenia Clinical Trial. Journal Of The Royal Statistical Society Series A (Statistics In Society) 2011, 175: 417-433. PMID: 22468033, PMCID: PMC3315284, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-985x.2011.00719.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal outcomesClinical Antipsychotic TrialsQuality of lifeSchizophrenia clinical trialsStudy medicationAntipsychotic medicationClinical trialsAntipsychotic TrialsStudy participantsPhase IIntervention effectivenessMedicationsSignificant differencesSelection biasTrialsOutcomesJoint modelling approachCauses of dropoutLarge percentageParticipantsTolerabilityPatientsOutcome valuesEffect of dropoutStudy schedule
2005
Control Group Bias in Randomized Atypical Antipsychotic Medication Trials for Schizophrenia
Woods SW, Gueorguieva RV, Baker CB, Makuch RW. Control Group Bias in Randomized Atypical Antipsychotic Medication Trials for Schizophrenia. JAMA Psychiatry 2005, 62: 961-970. PMID: 16143728, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.9.961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAntipsychotic AgentsBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansMalePlacebosPsychotic DisordersRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySelection BiasSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsBrief Psychiatric Rating ScalePlacebo-controlled trialPsychiatric Rating ScalePlacebo-controlled studyAtypical antipsychotic medicationsDose-controlled studyMedication trialsAntipsychotic medicationRating ScaleDouble-blind clinical trialNew atypical antipsychotic medicationsDose-controlled trialsTreatment completion ratesPlacebo control groupEnd point changePercentage of menDrug Administration databaseRandom effects analysisIll adultsMedication armClinical trialsNew medicationsNovel medicationsSame drugAverage age