2023
Naltrexone/bupropion for binge‐eating disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial
Grilo C, Lydecker J, Jastreboff A, Pittman B, McKee S. Naltrexone/bupropion for binge‐eating disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial. Obesity 2023, 31: 2762-2773. PMID: 37751990, PMCID: PMC10600891, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23898.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBinge-Eating DisorderBulimiaBupropionDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNaltrexoneObesityTreatment OutcomeWeight LossConceptsNaltrexone/bupropionBinge-eating disorderObesity statusLogistic regressionWeight lossPlacebo-controlled trialWeight loss outcomesPrevalent psychiatric disordersEvidence-based treatmentsPost-treatment assessmentBinge-eating frequencyGreater percentage weight lossMedication outcomesRemission ratePharmacological optionsPlaceboBupropionPsychiatric disordersPercentage weight lossMixed modelsDisordersObesityPatientsSignificant reductionWeight reductionImprovements in cardiovascular disease risk factors associated with modest weight loss following treatment in patients with binge‐eating disorder and obesity
Yurkow S, Ivezaj V, Grilo C. Improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors associated with modest weight loss following treatment in patients with binge‐eating disorder and obesity. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2023, 56: 2074-2083. PMID: 37530200, PMCID: PMC10834830, DOI: 10.1002/eat.24035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular disease risk factorsModest weight lossDisease risk factorsBinge-eating disorderPlasma glucoseRisk factorsWeight lossLifestyle changesBehavioral lifestyle changesCardiovascular disease riskWeight loss treatmentSignificant improvementRelated lifestyle changesTotal cholesterolPotential health benefitsHeart ratePatientsObesityDisease riskHbA1cHealth benefitsDisordersTriglyceridesTreatmentPosttreatmentBinge-Eating Disorder Interventions: Review, Current Status, and Implications
Grilo C, Juarascio A. Binge-Eating Disorder Interventions: Review, Current Status, and Implications. Current Obesity Reports 2023, 12: 406-416. PMID: 37439970, PMCID: PMC10528223, DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00517-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBehavior TherapyBinge-Eating DisorderBulimiaHumansPsychotherapyTreatment OutcomeWeight LossConceptsPsychological treatmentSpecific psychological treatmentsEating-disorder psychopathologyEvidence-based treatmentsAdditional pharmacological optionsDisorder interventionsSerious psychiatric problemsBehavioral lifestyle interventionScalable interventionsEffective interventionsFuture researchCBTPsychiatric problemsBingeMixed outcomesInterventionCBTgshModest weight lossRecent findingsResearchPsychopathologyShameLifestyle interventionPharmacological optionsSubstantial morbidityNaltrexone plus bupropion combination medication maintenance treatment for binge-eating disorder following successful acute treatments: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Grilo C, Lydecker J, Gueorguieva R. Naltrexone plus bupropion combination medication maintenance treatment for binge-eating disorder following successful acute treatments: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Psychological Medicine 2023, 53: 7775-7784. PMID: 37366017, PMCID: PMC10751383, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723001800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaltrexone/bupropionBinge-eating disorderBinge-eating remissionAcute treatmentMaintenance treatmentBinge-eating frequencyDouble-blind placebo-controlled trialBehavioral weight loss therapyWeight lossCo-occurring obesitySuccessful acute treatmentPlacebo-controlled trialWeight loss therapySignificant additional weight lossSingle-site trialAdditional weight lossAcute efficacyRemission rateAdult patientsComorbid obesityBupropionInitial interventionPosttreatment assessmentRespondersPlaceboCognitive‐behavioral therapy for binge‐eating disorder for non‐responders to initial acute treatments: Randomized controlled trial
Grilo C, Lydecker J, Gueorguieva R. Cognitive‐behavioral therapy for binge‐eating disorder for non‐responders to initial acute treatments: Randomized controlled trial. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2023, 56: 1544-1553. PMID: 37144325, PMCID: PMC10524840, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBinge-Eating DisorderBulimiaCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsInitial acute treatmentBinge-eating disorderCognitive behavioral therapyAcute treatmentBinge-eating frequencyInitial interventionTherapist-led cognitive behavioural therapyInitial pharmacological treatmentTreat remission ratesEvidence-based treatmentsSingle-site trialAcute efficacyRemission rateAdult patientsInitial treatmentPharmacological treatmentPatientsPosttreatment assessmentBehavioral treatmentSufficient benefitTherapyDisordersInterventionTreatmentPharmacotherapyPredictors and significance of rapid response to behaviorally based treatment of binge eating disorder
Yurkow S, Ivezaj V, Grilo C. Predictors and significance of rapid response to behaviorally based treatment of binge eating disorder. Obesity 2023, 31: 390-398. PMID: 36623872, PMCID: PMC9877118, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBinge-Eating DisorderBulimiaCognitive Behavioral TherapyHumansPrognosisTreatment OutcomeWeight LossConceptsDemographic featuresTreatment attitudesWeight lossFourth treatment weekWeight loss outcomesPsychiatric variablesSuperior clinical outcomesWeight loss treatmentTreatment of bingeClinical severity variablesClinical outcomesPrognostic significanceTreatment weekClinical trialsBaseline predictorsLoss outcomesLoss treatmentPosttreatment outcomesBinge eatingIndependent assessorsBingeSeverity variablesDisordersPatientsTreatment
2022
Examining changes in binge‐eating disorder network centrality and structure in patients treated with cognitive‐behavioral therapy versus interpersonal psychotherapy
Forrest L, Franko D, Thompson‐Brenner H, Grilo C. Examining changes in binge‐eating disorder network centrality and structure in patients treated with cognitive‐behavioral therapy versus interpersonal psychotherapy. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2022, 56: 944-955. PMID: 36565241, PMCID: PMC10159900, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23883.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBinge-Eating DisorderCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansInterpersonal PsychotherapyMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeConceptsBinge-eating disorderCognitive behavioral therapyEvidence-based treatmentsInterpersonal psychotherapyIntervention targetsBinge-eating disorder symptomsBehavioral therapyIndicator of remissionShape concernsRefinement of treatmentClinical utilityFrequent associationClinical implicationsSymptomsSymptom interactionsTherapyInterpersonal therapyWeight concernsDisorder symptomsSymptom relationshipsDisordersPatientsTreatmentSizeable minorityNetwork of symptoms
2018
Early weight loss predicts weight loss treatment response regardless of binge‐eating disorder status and pretreatment weight change
Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Pittman BP, Grilo CM. Early weight loss predicts weight loss treatment response regardless of binge‐eating disorder status and pretreatment weight change. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2018, 51: 558-564. PMID: 29637592, PMCID: PMC6002900, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22860.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBinge-Eating DisorderFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityOverweightPrognosisTreatment OutcomeWeight LossYoung AdultConceptsEarly weight lossWeight loss treatmentBinge-eating disorderLoss treatmentWeight lossBed statusWeight loss treatment outcomesOverweight/obesityWeight loss trialAverage weight lossWeight-related variablesPrognostic significancePrimary careTreatment outcomesTreatment responseLoss trialWeight trajectoriesTreatment studiesDisorder statusWeight changeOutcomesTreatmentIndividual responsesStatusPositive outcomes
2017
Examining motivational interviewing plus nutrition psychoeducation for weight loss in primary care
Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Martino S, Pittman BP, Paris M, Grilo CM. Examining motivational interviewing plus nutrition psychoeducation for weight loss in primary care. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2017, 104: 101-107. PMID: 29275778, PMCID: PMC5774024, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.11.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderNutrition psychoeducationMotivational interviewingUsual careAttention control conditionWeight lossPrimary careBasic nutrition informationOverweight/obesityModerate weight lossPsychological improvementPsychoeducationMore weight lossMixed model analysisMixed-model analysisPrognostic significanceTreatment completionScalable combinationCurrent studyPercentage weight lossParticipantsBed statusNutrition informationCareGreater improvementBack to Basics? No Weight Loss from Motivational Interviewing Compared to Nutrition Psychoeducation at One‐Year Follow‐Up
Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Martino S, Pittman BP, Grilo CM. Back to Basics? No Weight Loss from Motivational Interviewing Compared to Nutrition Psychoeducation at One‐Year Follow‐Up. Obesity 2017, 25: 2074-2078. PMID: 29086484, PMCID: PMC5705439, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivational InterviewingObesityOverweightTreatment OutcomeWeight LossYoung AdultConceptsWeight loss interventionPrimary careBinge-eating disorderWeight lossNutrition psychoeducationLoss interventionSecondary end point analysisWeight loss 12 monthsAttention-controlled comparisonMotivational interviewingMIC patientsEnd-point analysisTreatment conclusionOne-yearBed statusSmall effect sizesCareMonthsPatientsInterventionEffect sizeTreatmentPsychoeducationLong-term impactMixed modelsDr Grilo Replies.
Grilo CM. Dr Grilo Replies. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2017, 78: e842-e843. PMID: 28858449, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.17lr11589a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCorrelates of weight-related quality of life among individuals with binge eating disorder before and after cognitive behavioral therapy
Mason TB, Crosby RD, Kolotkin RL, Grilo CM, Mitchell JE, Wonderlich SA, Crow SJ, Peterson CB. Correlates of weight-related quality of life among individuals with binge eating disorder before and after cognitive behavioral therapy. Eating Behaviors 2017, 27: 1-6. PMID: 28843136, PMCID: PMC5700842, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyED psychopathologyBody mass indexWeight-related qualityBehavioral therapyEnd of treatmentSelf-report measuresPhysical functionSubjective bingeDisorder psychopathologyPublic distressPsychosocial variablesLongitudinal associationsPsychosocial factorsPsychopathologyNumber of EDsCopingBingeCurrent studyMass indexAvailable treatmentsDistressPredictor variablesFollowing associationsWeight lossEvaluation 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 outcomesParticipantsObesityTherapyPsychological and Behavioral Treatments for Binge-Eating Disorder.
Grilo CM. Psychological and Behavioral Treatments for Binge-Eating Disorder. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2017, 78 Suppl 1: 20-24. PMID: 28125175, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.sh16003su1c.04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBinge-Eating DisorderBody ImageCognitive Behavioral TherapyEvidence-Based MedicineHumansPsychotherapyTreatment OutcomeWeight LossConceptsBinge-eating disorderBehavioral treatmentBehavioral weight loss therapyCognitive behavioral therapyBinge Eating DisorderBehavioral treatment optionsInterpersonal psychotherapyIntervention protocolBetter outcomesSignificant predictorsWeight lossModest weight lossWeight loss therapyBody shapeReliable predictorTreatment outcomesLoss therapyTreatment optionsDisordersInterventionModeratorPredictorsPsychotherapyPatientsTherapy
2016
Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity
Masheb RM, Dorflinger LM, Rolls BJ, Mitchell DC, Grilo CM. Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 2491-2496. PMID: 27797154, PMCID: PMC5172456, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPsychological functioningBinge abstinencePsychological outcomesCombination of CBTBehavioral therapyBingeRecall interviewsFunctioningAbstinence ratesDietary recall interviewsReduced energy intakeAbstinenceSignificant reductionWeight statusPsychiatric morbidityGreater improvementAdult patientsDietary counselingFruit intakeSugar intakeEnergy intakeDisordersAbstinentComplete cessationFood Thought Suppression Inventory: Test–retest reliability and relationship to weight loss treatment outcomes
Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Grilo CM. Food Thought Suppression Inventory: Test–retest reliability and relationship to weight loss treatment outcomes. Eating Behaviors 2016, 22: 93-95. PMID: 27112114, PMCID: PMC5161461, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood Thought Suppression InventoryWeight loss treatmentBinge-eating episodesTest-retest reliabilityLoss treatmentWeight loss treatment outcomesWeight lossWeight loss goalsOriginal body weightWeek test-retest reliabilityPercent weight lossPrimary careTreatment outcomesIntra-class correlationBody weightBaselineTreatmentScoresEpisodesParticipantsPost assessmentHigh levelsBingeDifferent Yet Similar: Examining Race and Ethnicity in Treatment-Seeking Adults With Binge Eating Disorder
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Different Yet Similar: Examining Race and Ethnicity in Treatment-Seeking Adults With Binge Eating Disorder. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2016, 84: 88-94. PMID: 26348841, PMCID: PMC4695250, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedBinge-Eating DisorderBlack PeopleBody Mass IndexBulimia NervosaDepressive DisorderFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsBody mass indexHigher body mass indexTreatment-seeking adultsClinical presentationBlack participantsWhite participantsHispanic participantsDSM-IV disordersStructured Clinical InterviewMedical school-based programsEthnic differencesEating Disorder Examination interviewEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge Eating DisorderSchool-based programsMass indexFrequent bingeResearch cliniciansClinical InterviewEthnic groupsYounger agePsychopathology levelsExamination interviewDisorder psychopathologyEating Disorders
2015
Predicting Meaningful Outcomes to Medication and Self-Help Treatments for Binge-Eating Disorder in Primary Care: The Significance of Early Rapid Response
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM, Gueorguieva R. Predicting Meaningful Outcomes to Medication and Self-Help Treatments for Binge-Eating Disorder in Primary Care: The Significance of Early Rapid Response. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2015, 83: 387-394. PMID: 25622201, PMCID: PMC4380674, DOI: 10.1037/a0038635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderSelf-help cognitive behavioral therapyPrimary care settingObese patientsFourth treatment weekBaseline clinical characteristicsBetter clinical outcomesPrimary care physiciansObese patient groupRandomized clinical trialsStrong prognostic indicatorSelf-help interventionEating-disorder psychopathologyImportant clinical implicationsCognitive behavioral therapyAntiobesity medicationsClinical characteristicsMixed-effects model analysisClinical outcomesPercent weight lossPatient groupPrognostic indicatorTreatment weekClinical trialsResearch clinicians
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 benefitsInterventionTreatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA, Gueorguieva R, Barnes RD, Walsh BT, McKenzie KC, Genao I, Garcia R. Treatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 58: 1-9. PMID: 24857821, PMCID: PMC4074556, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnti-Obesity AgentsBinge-Eating DisorderBlack or African AmericanBody WeightCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyCyclobutanesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrimary Health CareSelf CareTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsSelf-help cognitive behavioral therapyDiverse obese patientsAnti-obesity medicationsObese patientsModerate clinical outcomePercent weight lossTime interaction effectsWeight lossClinical outcomesPrimary careRandomized placebo-controlled clinical trialSecond placebo-controlled trialPlacebo-controlled clinical trialAcute weight lossPlacebo-controlled trialDouble-blind fashionDiscontinuation of medicationPrimary care settingWeight loss maintenanceSpecialist treatment centresTreatment of bingeDiverse patient groupsSelf-help CBTBinge-eating frequencyDemographic factors