2022
The implementation of a smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence intervention for people experiencing homelessness
Pratt R, Xiong S, Kmiecik A, Strobel-Ayres C, Joseph A, Rose SAE, Luo X, Cooney N, Thomas J, Specker S, Okuyemi K. The implementation of a smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence intervention for people experiencing homelessness. BMC Public Health 2022, 22: 1260. PMID: 35761310, PMCID: PMC9235189, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13563-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationAbstinence interventionNicotine replacement therapy productsRandomized clinical trialsPro-smoking normsFuture implementation effortsCigarette smokingClinical trialsPolicy-level interventionsStudy populationStudy interventionGeneral populationComplete abstinenceUrban homeless shelterAlcohol treatmentMethodsQualitative semi-structured interviewsConsolidated FrameworkStudy settingAdult homeless populationAlcohol useLevel interventionsCessationImplementation researchInterventionSmoke-free spaces
2019
“It’s a hard thing to manage when you’re homeless”: the impact of the social environment on smoking cessation for smokers experiencing homelessness
Pratt R, Pernat C, Kerandi L, Kmiecik A, Strobel-Ayres C, Joseph A, Everson Rose SA, Luo X, Cooney N, Thomas J, Okuyemi K. “It’s a hard thing to manage when you’re homeless”: the impact of the social environment on smoking cessation for smokers experiencing homelessness. BMC Public Health 2019, 19: 635. PMID: 31126265, PMCID: PMC6534899, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6987-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationImportant public health opportunityDate of registrationPublic health opportunitySemi-structured interview guideCessation programsClinical trialsPreventable mortalityMethodsForty participantsSmokingUrban homeless shelterAdult homeless populationCessationHealth opportunitiesSmokersInterview guideHomeless populationParticipantsHomeless sheltersPopulationSemi-structured interviewsBackgroundUpHigh levelsMorbiditySocial environment
2017
Practical issues regarding implementing a randomized clinical trial in a homeless population: strategies and lessons learned
Ojo-Fati O, Joseph AM, Ig-Izevbekhai J, Thomas JL, Everson-Rose SA, Pratt R, Raymond N, Cooney NL, Luo X, Okuyemi KS. Practical issues regarding implementing a randomized clinical trial in a homeless population: strategies and lessons learned. Trials 2017, 18: 305. PMID: 28679430, PMCID: PMC5498931, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2046-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsEffective health promotionRandomized clinical trialsHomeless populationSubstance abuse disordersSmoking cessationHealth promotionAbuse disordersLarge NIHStudy staffCognitive impairmentStudy compensationMental healthTrialsCurrent reportDaily accessSafety protocolsRetention obstaclesHomeless individualsObjective dataPopulationVulnerable adultsInvestigatorsReportRandomized
2016
A Randomized Trial of Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation During Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
Cooney JL, Cooper S, Grant C, Sevarino K, Krishnan-Sarin S, Gutierrez IA, Cooney NL. A Randomized Trial of Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation During Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 72: 89-96. PMID: 27542442, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of treatmentNicotine replacement therapyOutpatient alcohol treatmentContingency managementReplacement therapyDependent smokersQuit ratesAbstinence outcomesAlcohol treatmentEfficacy of CMEvidence-based smoking cessation treatmentOutpatient alcohol treatment programOne monthAlcohol-dependent smokersInitial smoking abstinenceSmoking cessation treatmentDrug use outcomesAlcohol treatment programsCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive behavior therapyCessation treatmentRandomized trialsSmoking cessationSmoking abstinenceClinical trials
2009
Smoking cessation during alcohol treatment: a randomized trial of combination nicotine patch plus nicotine gum
Cooney NL, Cooney JL, Perry BL, Carbone M, Cohen EH, Steinberg HR, Pilkey DT, Sevarino K, Oncken CA, Litt MD. Smoking cessation during alcohol treatment: a randomized trial of combination nicotine patch plus nicotine gum. Addiction 2009, 104: 1588-1596. PMID: 19549054, PMCID: PMC2753831, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02624.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive nicotine patchNicotine patchPlacebo gumNicotine gumSmoking cessationDouble-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialAlcohol treatmentPlacebo-controlled clinical trialBetter smoking outcomesCombination nicotine patchTransdermal nicotine patchDouble-blind conditionsSubstance abuse clinicsMonthly booster sessionsCombination nicotine replacementNicotine replacementCessation treatmentTobacco smokersLarge trialsCombination therapyMore cigarettesMedication conditionActive gumClinical trialsBooster sessions
2008
Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation
O'Malley SS, Krishnan-Sarin S, McKee SA, Leeman RF, Cooney NL, Meandzija B, Wu R, Makuch RW. Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 12: 589-597. PMID: 18796184, PMCID: PMC3094855, DOI: 10.1017/s146114570800936x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHazardous drinkingSmoking cessationFavorable side effect profileDose-ranging clinical trialAlcohol useEffects of NTXPlacebo-controlled trialDose-ranging trialSide effect profileTransdermal nicotine patchOpiate antagonist naltrexoneDose-dependent reductionComponent of treatmentHazardous alcohol useOral NTXSecondary outcomesNicotine patchPrimary outcomeAntagonist naltrexoneCombination therapyClinical trialsBaseline predictorsOral preparationsHazardous drinkersNTX
2005
Do Daily Interactive Voice Response Reports of Smoking Behavior Correspond With Retrospective Reports?
Toll BA, Cooney NL, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Do Daily Interactive Voice Response Reports of Smoking Behavior Correspond With Retrospective Reports? Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2005, 19: 291-295. PMID: 16187808, PMCID: PMC2527779, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.19.3.291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette consumptionSmoking cessation clinical trialTimeline follow-back methodCessation clinical trialSmoking cessation trialCessation trialClinical trialsInteractive voice response systemSmoking behaviorCigarette useVoice response systemTLFBRetrospective reportsTrialsReportIVR systemEntire sampleParticipantsDaily reportsSmokingComplianceCorrespondence between Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Timeline Followback (TLFB) reports of drinking behavior
Toll BA, Cooney NL, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Correspondence between Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Timeline Followback (TLFB) reports of drinking behavior. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 31: 726-731. PMID: 15975732, PMCID: PMC2527735, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTimeline FollowbackInteractive voice responseClinical trialsAlcohol consumptionSmoking cessation clinical trialDrinking behaviorCessation clinical trialDaily smokersTLFB interviewInteractive voice response systemVoice response systemAlcohol useSmokersPreliminary evidencePart of participationTrialsReportFuture studiesIVR systemSlight trendVoice responseDaily reportsSmokingCompliance
1998
Compliance with Treatment and Follow-up Protocols in Project MATCH
Mattson M, Del Boca F, Carroll K, Cooney N, DiClemente C, Donovan D, Kadden R, McRee B, Rice C, Rycharik R, Zweben A. Compliance with Treatment and Follow-up Protocols in Project MATCH. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 1998, 22: 1328. DOI: 10.1097/00000374-199809000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStrongest baseline predictorsMultisite clinical trialProject MATCHClinicians/investigatorsPatient-treatment matchingTreatment complianceClinical trialsBaseline predictorsDrinking outcomesTherapy sessionsTreatment deliveryResearch protocolTreatment environmentFollowHigh rateTreatmentFuture studiesResearch followComplianceAttendance dataPrevious studiesPatientsTherapyTrialsTreatment integrityCompliance with Treatment and Follow‐up Protocols in Project MATCH: Predictors and Relationship to Outcome
Mattson M, Del Boca F, Carroll K, Cooney N, DiClemente C, Donovan D, Kadden R, McRee B, Rice C, Rycharik R, Zweben A. Compliance with Treatment and Follow‐up Protocols in Project MATCH: Predictors and Relationship to Outcome. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 1998, 22: 1328-1339. PMID: 9756050, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1998.tb03916.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStrongest baseline predictorsMultisite clinical trialProject MATCHClinicians/investigatorsPatient-treatment matchingTreatment complianceClinical trialsBaseline predictorsDrinking outcomesTherapy sessionsTreatment deliveryResearch protocolTreatment environmentFollowHigh rateTreatmentFuture studiesResearch followCompliancePredictorsAttendance dataPrevious studiesPatientsTherapyTrials