Robin Masheb, PhD
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Dr. Masheb is Professor of Psychiatry and a clinical psychologist at the Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in the design and implementation of behavioral, dietary, and pharmacologic interventions, and has extensive NIH, VA and DoD-funded research experience conducting clinical trials. Her research is focused on improving weight loss outcomes, and treating eating disorder symptoms, in underserved populations (overweight, male, minority, and Veteran groups). Dr. Masheb has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including articles related to obesity (weight loss/dieting, physical activity, bariatric surgery and metabolic syndrome), eating disorders (binge eating/binge eating disorder, bulimia, eating behaviors, and body image), and pain.
Extensive Research Description
CURRENTLY FUNDED RESEARCH
W81XWH2110794 Masheb (PI) 09/30/2021-09/29/2025
Department of Defense (DoD)
Building an Equitable and Accessible System of Eating Disorder care for VA, DoD, and Underrepresented Americans with Eating Disorders (EASED) Study
The overall objective is to test and improve access to evidence-based eating disorder treatment for active-duty Service members and Veterans. The two-part project will include a comparative effectiveness trial of virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TeleCBT) for binge eating disorders. This will be followed by qualitative methods for implementation to inform DoD and VA Clinical Practice Guidelines for eating disorders.
IIR TBD (R01 equivalent) Mitchell (PI) 01/01/2019-03/31/2022
VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Eating Disorders in Veterans: Risk, Resilience, and Service Use
The specific aims of this project are to: 1) examine the prevalence of male and female Veterans reporting full and subthreshold eating disorders 2) identify service use and needs among male and female Veterans with eating disorders; 3) examine models of risk and protective factors for eating disorders and examine gender similarities and differences in these models; and 4) validate a screening measure of eating disorders.
Role: Co-Investigator
IIR 17-223-2 (R01 equivalent) Masheb; Maguen (Multi-PIs) 12/01/2018-11/30/2022
VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Eating Disorder Screening and Diagnostic Tools for the Veterans Healthcare System
The objective of this study is to develop an evidence-based clinical pathway to address eating disorders in the VA that will aid in standardizing care and improving outcomes for Veterans. This multi-site study aims to develop and validate screening and diagnostic tools for DSM-5 eating disorders, and to determine how to best implement these tools for treatment referral.
Role: PI
W81XWH1810697 Mitchell; Cooper (Multi-PIs) 09/30/2018-9/29/2021
Department of Defense (DoD)
Eating Disorders in Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Risk, and Healthcare Use
This project will establish apost-9/11 cohort of Veterans to: 1) examine the prevalence of full/subthreshold eating disorders by gender and other subgroups, 2) examine temporal associations with comorbid disorders, 3) document treatment patterns and healthcare preferences, and 4) identify barriers to care.
Role: Subaward PI
CIN 13-407, LIP 96-028 Masheb (PI) 06/01/2017-9/30/2018
VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Virtual Treatment for Healthy Eating and Stress Management in Veteran Cancer Survivors
This study aims to test the feasibility, acceptability and initial efficacy of a virtual, patient-centered treatment for healthy eating and stress management/resiliency for Veteran cancer survivors.
Role: PI
IIR 15-349 Masheb (PI) 08/01/2017-07/30/2022
VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Weight Loss Treatment and CBT for Veterans with Binge Eating
This multisite randomized controlled trial aims to reduce binge eating, improve mental health, and enhance weight loss response in Veterans who are overweight/obese. The project leverages the VA’s national weight management program by combining it with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the best-established treatment for binge eating.
Role: PI
QUE 15-286 Lowery (PI) 10/01/2015-09/30/2020
VA Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI)
PrOVE: Personalizing Options through Veteran Engagement
The goal of this project is to rapidly implement effective clinical practices into the existing VA national weight management program. Practices emphasize personalized care, shared decision-making, self-management, and patient-centered performance systems.
Role: Co-Investigator
CIN 13-407 Bastian (PI) 10/01/2013-09/30/2018
VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities, and Education (PRIME) Center of Innovation
The PRIME Center is one of VA’s 19 national Health Services Research & Delivery Centers of Innovation (COINs). As Director of Education, I lead the national mentoring, dissemination and educational initiatives. The Center aims to enhance local and national capacities for a broad research and education agenda focused on pain and related comorbidities, particularly obesity.
Role: Director of Education
COMPLETED RESEARCH (past 3 years)
1R01CA180030-01 deAraujo; Small (Multi-PIs) 09/01/2013-06/30/2017
NIH/NIDDK
The Gut-Brain Axis: A Novel Target for Treating Behavioral Alterations in Obesity
The overall aim of the project is to determine whether gut N-Acylethanolamines precursors rescue striatal function and reduce impulsivity scores in a series of basic and translational trials of subjects with altered diets and weight. As subaward PI I oversee the weight loss and weight maintenance trial used in the translational study of humans for this project.
Role: Sub-award PI
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Research Interests
Feeding and Eating Disorders; Body Image; Eating; Obesity; Pain; Psychiatry; Veterans; Health Behavior; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Evidence-Based Medicine; Bariatric Surgery; Overweight; Binge-Eating Disorder
Selected Publications
- Weight change among patients engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: a scoping reviewCarr M, Lou R, Macdonald-Gagnon G, Peltier M, Funaro M, Martino S, Masheb R. Weight change among patients engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: a scoping review. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2023, 49: 551-565. PMID: 37200510, PMCID: PMC10840392, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2023.2207720.
- Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic painCrosky S, McFarlin M, Sullivan N, Winograd D, Litke D, Masheb R, Lu S, Costanzo M, Anastasides N, Gonzalez C, Doshi J, Graff F, Khatib L, Thien S, McAndrew L. Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain. Trials 2023, 24: 239. PMID: 36997946, PMCID: PMC10061706, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07113-6.
- Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Weight and Eating Quality of Life (WE-QOL) Scale in US Military VeteransMasheb R, Snow J, Fenn L, Antoniadis N, Raffa S, Ruser C, Buta E. Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Weight and Eating Quality of Life (WE-QOL) Scale in US Military Veterans. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2023, 38: 2076-2081. PMID: 36973571, PMCID: PMC10361921, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08132-4.
- Pain and emotional eating: further investigation of the Yale Emotional Overeating Questionnaire in weight loss seeking patientsMasheb RM, Douglas ME, Kutz AM, Marsh AG, Driscoll M. Pain and emotional eating: further investigation of the Yale Emotional Overeating Questionnaire in weight loss seeking patients. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2020, 43: 479-486. PMID: 32107681, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-020-00143-4.
- Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With ObesityGrilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM, Ivezaj V, Morgan PT, Gueorguieva R. Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With Obesity. American Psychologist 2020, 75: 204-218. PMID: 32052995, PMCID: PMC7027689, DOI: 10.1037/amp0000534.
- “Making weight” during military service is related to binge eating and eating pathology for veterans later in lifeMasheb RM, Kutz AM, Marsh AG, Min KM, Ruser CB, Dorflinger LM. “Making weight” during military service is related to binge eating and eating pathology for veterans later in life. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2019, 24: 1063-1070. PMID: 31471885, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00766-w.
- 175. Targeting the Gut-Brain Axis to Regulate Preference and Striatal Response to Fatvan Kooten M, Burke M, DiFeliceantonio A, Dalenberg J, Veldhuzien M, Garcia E, Masheb R, de Araujo I, Small D. 175. Targeting the Gut-Brain Axis to Regulate Preference and Striatal Response to Fat. Biological Psychiatry 2019, 85: s72. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2019.03.189.
- Screen for Disordered Eating: Improving the accuracy of eating disorder screening in primary careMaguen S, Hebenstreit C, Li Y, Dinh JV, Donalson R, Dalton S, Rubin E, Masheb R. Screen for Disordered Eating: Improving the accuracy of eating disorder screening in primary care. General Hospital Psychiatry 2017, 50: 20-25. PMID: 28987918, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2017.09.004.
- A brief screening measure for binge eating in primary careDorflinger LM, Ruser CB, Masheb RM. A brief screening measure for binge eating in primary care. Eating Behaviors 2017, 26: 163-166. PMID: 28402901, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.03.009.
- Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in VeteransJanney CA, Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Holleman RG, Kim HM, Gillon LR, Damschroder LJ, Richardson CR. Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in Veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2017, 215: 197-204. PMID: 28340446, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.003.
- Behavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized TrialLutes LD, Damschroder LJ, Masheb R, Kim HM, Gillon L, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Lowery JC, Janney C, Kirsh S, Richardson CR. Behavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2017, 32: 40-47. PMID: 28271430, PMCID: PMC5359162, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-3987-0.
- Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesityMasheb 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.
- Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among VeteransHoerster KD, Wilson S, Nelson KM, Reiber GE, Masheb RM. Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among Veterans. Eating Behaviors 2016, 23: 168-173. PMID: 27816854, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.10.003.
- Erratum to: Military and veteran health behavior research and practice: challenges and opportunitiesHaibach J, Haibach M, Hall K, Masheb R, Little M, Shepardson R, Dobmeyer A, Funderburk J, Hunter C, Dundon M, Hausmann L, Trynosky S, Goodrich D, Kilbourne A, Knight S, Talcott G, Goldstein M. Erratum to: Military and veteran health behavior research and practice: challenges and opportunities. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2016, 40: 227-228. PMID: 27757768, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-016-9801-3.
- (208) The relationship among BMI, pain intensity, and musculoskeletal diagnosesHiggins D, Buta E, Heapy A, Driscoll M, Kerns R, Masheb R, Becker W, Burgess D, Hausmann L, Bair M, Justice A, Wandner L, Krein S, Brandt C, Goulet J. (208) The relationship among BMI, pain intensity, and musculoskeletal diagnoses. Journal Of Pain 2016, 17: s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.01.112.
- Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating DisorderMasheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder. European Eating Disorders Review 2016, 24: 247-250. PMID: 26841114, PMCID: PMC4821688, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2432.
- Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care SettingsUdo T, White MA, Lydecker JL, Barnes RD, Genao I, Garcia R, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care Settings. European Eating Disorders Review 2015, 24: 181-186. PMID: 26640009, PMCID: PMC5076468, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2417.
- Weight loss outcomes in patients with painMasheb RM, Lutes LD, Kim HM, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Janney CA, Kirsh S, Higgins DM, Richardson CR, Damschroder LJ. Weight loss outcomes in patients with pain. Obesity 2015, 23: 1778-1784. PMID: 26237112, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21160.
- High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatmentsMasheb RM, Lutes LD, Kim HM, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Janney CA, Kirsh S, Richardson CR, Damschroder LJ. High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatments. Obesity 2014, 23: 54-61. PMID: 25385705, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20931.
- (513) A mediation model of neuropathic pain and sleep quality: the role of depressed affect and pain interferenceMartin A, Heapy A, Moore B, Masheb R, Driscoll M, Kerns R. (513) A mediation model of neuropathic pain and sleep quality: the role of depressed affect and pain interference. Journal Of Pain 2014, 15: s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2014.01.425.
- (166) Quality of life in veterans with diabetic peripheral neuropathic painMasheb R, LaChappelle K, Heapy A, Higgins D, Czlapinski R, Kulas J, Kerns R. (166) Quality of life in veterans with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Journal Of Pain 2014, 15: s17. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2014.01.072.
- A randomized controlled trial for obesity and binge eating disorder: Low-energy-density dietary counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapyMasheb RM, Grilo CM, Rolls BJ. A randomized controlled trial for obesity and binge eating disorder: Low-energy-density dietary counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2011, 49: 821-829. PMID: 22005587, PMCID: PMC3223390, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2011.09.006.
- A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive PsychotherapyMasheb R, Kerns R, Lozano C, Minkin M, Richman S. A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2009, 64: 305-306. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000347335.07172.18.
- A randomized clinical trial for women with vulvodynia: Cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. supportive psychotherapyMasheb RM, Kerns RD, Lozano C, Minkin MJ, Richman S. A randomized clinical trial for women with vulvodynia: Cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. supportive psychotherapy. Pain 2008, 141: 31-40. PMID: 19022580, PMCID: PMC2728361, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2008.09.031.
- Psychometric Evaluation of the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire for Bariatric Surgery CandidatesHrabosky J, White M, Masheb R, Rothschild B, Burke-Martindale C, Grilo C. Psychometric Evaluation of the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire for Bariatric Surgery Candidates. Obesity 2008 DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.142.
- Quality of Life and Sexual Functioning in Premenopausal Women With LeiomyomataArleo E, Masheb R, Tal M. Quality of Life and Sexual Functioning in Premenopausal Women With Leiomyomata. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 101: 56s-57s. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200304001-00131.
- Subtyping Binge Eating DisorderGrilo C, Masheb R, Wilson G. Subtyping Binge Eating Disorder. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2001, 69: 1066-1072. PMID: 11777111, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.69.6.1066.
- Different Methods for Assessing the Features of Eating Disorders in Patients with Binge Eating Disorder: A ReplicationGrilo C, Masheb R, Wilson G. Different Methods for Assessing the Features of Eating Disorders in Patients with Binge Eating Disorder: A Replication. Obesity 2001, 9: 418-422. PMID: 11445665, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2001.55.
- Childhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related PsychopathologyGrilo C, Masheb R. Childhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related Psychopathology. Obesity 2001, 9: 320-325. PMID: 11346674, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2001.40.
- A Comparison of Different Methods for Assessing the Features of Eating Disorders in Patients With Binge Eating DisorderGrilo C, Masheb R, Wilson G. A Comparison of Different Methods for Assessing the Features of Eating Disorders in Patients With Binge Eating Disorder. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2001, 69: 317-322. PMID: 11393608, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.69.2.317.
- On the Relation of Attempting to Lose Weight, Restraint, and Binge Eating in Outpatients with Binge Eating DisorderMasheb R, Grilo C. On the Relation of Attempting to Lose Weight, Restraint, and Binge Eating in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2000, 8: 638-645. PMID: 11225712, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2000.82.
- Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating DisorderJackson T, Grilo C, Masheb R. Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2000, 8: 451-458. PMID: 11011912, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2000.56.
- Binge eating disorder: A need for additional diagnostic criteriaMasheb R, Grilo C. Binge eating disorder: A need for additional diagnostic criteria. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2000, 41: 159-162. PMID: 10834622, DOI: 10.1016/s0010-440x(00)90041-5.
- Vulvodynia: an introduction and critical review of a chronic pain conditionMasheb R, Nash J, Brondolo E, Kerns R. Vulvodynia: an introduction and critical review of a chronic pain condition. Pain 2000, 86: 3-10. PMID: 10779654, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(99)00256-0.
- Onset of dieting vs binge eating in outpatients with binge eating disorderGrilo C, Masheb R. Onset of dieting vs binge eating in outpatients with binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Obesity 2000, 24: 404-409. PMID: 10805495, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801171.
- Chaper 11 Pain DisorderMasheb R, Kerns R. Chaper 11 Pain Disorder. 2000, 191-213. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012343530-9/50012-7.
- Accuracy of self‐reported weight in patients with binge eating disorderMasheb R, Grilo C. Accuracy of self‐reported weight in patients with binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2000, 29: 29-36. PMID: 11135330, DOI: 10.1002/1098-108x(200101)29:1<29::aid-eat5>3.0.co;2-e.
- Shame and its psychopathologic correlates in two women’s health problems: Binge eating disorder and vulvodyniaMasheb R, Grilo CM, Brondolo E. Shame and its psychopathologic correlates in two women’s health problems: Binge eating disorder and vulvodynia. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 1999, 4: 187-193. PMID: 10728180, DOI: 10.1007/bf03339735.
- Bulimia Nervosa and Alcohol Dependence A Case Report of a Patient Enrolled in a Randomized Controlled Clinical TrialDaniels E, Masheb R, Berman R, Mickley D, Grilo C. Bulimia Nervosa and Alcohol Dependence A Case Report of a Patient Enrolled in a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 1999, 17: 163-166. PMID: 10435265, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(98)00061-0.
- Anger‐Related Traits and Response to Interpersonal Conflict Among New York City Traffic Agents1Brondolo E, Masheb R, Stores J, Stockhammer T, Tunick W, Melhado E, Karlin W, Schwartz J, Harburg E, Contrada R. Anger‐Related Traits and Response to Interpersonal Conflict Among New York City Traffic Agents1. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology 1998, 28: 2089-2118. DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1998.tb01362.x.