2023
Percentage of negative urine drug screens as a clinically meaningful endpoint for RCTs evaluating treatment for cocaine use
Loya J, Babuscio T, Nich C, Alessi S, Rash C, Kiluk B. Percentage of negative urine drug screens as a clinically meaningful endpoint for RCTs evaluating treatment for cocaine use. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 248: 109947. PMID: 37276806, PMCID: PMC10498479, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.109947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine drug screensClinical trialsMeaningful endpointsCocaine useLong-term clinical benefitBetter long-term outcomesDrug screensPsychosocial functioningNegative urine drug screensLong-term outcomesRandomized clinical trialsFuture clinical trialsBetter psychosocial functioningClinical benefitPharmacological treatmentContinuous abstinenceTreatment periodTreatment respondersSustained abstinenceSubstance useTrialsTreatmentMeaningful thresholdPooled datasetAbstinence
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
2020
Measurement invariance of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale across black and white adults with cocaine use disorder
Haeny AM, Kiluk BD, Nich C, LaPaglia DM, Carroll KM. Measurement invariance of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale across black and white adults with cocaine use disorder. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 114: 106721. PMID: 33162231, PMCID: PMC7802511, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack or African AmericanCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersFemaleHumansImpulsive BehaviorMaleWhite PeopleConceptsBarratt Impulsiveness ScaleHigher motor impulsivenessCocaine use disorderMeasurement invarianceMotor impulsivenessImpulsiveness ScaleBlack subsampleUse disordersDays abstinentMulti-group confirmatory factor analysisTreatment retentionCocaine abuse/dependenceCocaine treatment outcomesFactor analysisConfirmatory factor analysisAbuse/dependenceImpulsivityCocaine-negative urinesImpulsivenessBivariate correlationsWhite subsampleAbstinentOverall sampleTotal sampleAdults
2019
Clinical validation of reduction in cocaine frequency level as an endpoint in clinical trials for cocaine use disorder
Roos CR, Nich C, Mun CJ, Babuscio TA, Mendonca J, Miguel AQC, DeVito EE, Yip SW, Witkiewitz K, Carroll KM, Kiluk BD. Clinical validation of reduction in cocaine frequency level as an endpoint in clinical trials for cocaine use disorder. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2019, 205: 107648. PMID: 31677490, PMCID: PMC6910212, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChange in employment status and cocaine use treatment outcomes: A secondary analysis across six clinical trials
Miguel AQC, Kiluk BD, Roos CR, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Mari JJ, Carroll KM. Change in employment status and cocaine use treatment outcomes: A secondary analysis across six clinical trials. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2019, 106: 89-96. PMID: 31540616, PMCID: PMC6785033, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCocaine-Related DisordersEmploymentFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeUnemploymentConceptsTreatment outcomesSociodemographic and clinical outcome differences among individuals seeking treatment for cocaine use disorders. The intersection of gender and race
Miguel AQC, Jordan A, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Mari JJ, Carroll KM. Sociodemographic and clinical outcome differences among individuals seeking treatment for cocaine use disorders. The intersection of gender and race. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2019, 106: 65-72. PMID: 31540613, PMCID: PMC6756185, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack PeopleCocaine-Related DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSex FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsCocaine use disorderTreatment trialsTreatment outcomesUse disordersWhite womenTreatment outcome indicatorsPoor overall outcomeClinical outcome differencesRandomized clinical trialsFocused treatment approachMore effective treatmentsDifferent psychosocial issuesSubstance use problemsSubgroup of individualsBaseline characteristicsPoor outcomePsychiatric comorbidityClinical trialsHigh prevalenceSociodemographic statusEffective treatmentOutcome differencesTreatment approachesPsychosocial issuesCocaine useRandomized placebo-controlled trial of galantamine in individuals with cocaine use disorder
DeVito EE, Carroll KM, Babuscio T, Nich C, Sofuoglu M. Randomized placebo-controlled trial of galantamine in individuals with cocaine use disorder. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2019, 107: 29-37. PMID: 31757262, PMCID: PMC6918721, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine use disorderSignificant treatment group differencesUse disordersEfficacy of galantamineTreatment-seeking cocaine usersCurrent cocaine use disordersGroup differencesCocaine use outcomesSample of individualsTreatment group differencesComorbid opioid use disorderMethadone-maintained individualsMemory capacityAbstinent individualsCocaine useCognitive improvementCognitive outcomesCocaine use reductionCognitive functionUse outcomesCocaine usersGalantamine groupIndividualsDisordersInitial promisePatterns of Cocaine Use During Treatment: Associations With Baseline Characteristics and Follow-Up Functioning.
Roos CR, Nich C, Mun CJ, Mendonca J, Babuscio TA, Witkiewitz K, Carroll KM, Kiluk BD. Patterns of Cocaine Use During Treatment: Associations With Baseline Characteristics and Follow-Up Functioning. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2019, 80: 431-440. PMID: 31495380, PMCID: PMC6739643, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2019.80.431.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDouble‐Blind Placebo‐Controlled Trial of Galantamine for Methadone‐Maintained Individuals With Cocaine Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of Effects on Illicit Opioid Use
Carroll KM, DeVito EE, Yip SW, Nich C, Sofuoglu M. Double‐Blind Placebo‐Controlled Trial of Galantamine for Methadone‐Maintained Individuals With Cocaine Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of Effects on Illicit Opioid Use. American Journal On Addictions 2019, 28: 238-245. PMID: 31165574, PMCID: PMC9078084, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethadone-maintained individualsOpioid useSecondary analysisMultiple drugsConcurrent cocaine dependenceTrial of galantaminePlacebo-controlled trialDouble-blind placeboIllicit opioid useRandomized clinical trialsCocaine use disorderGalantamine's effectFuture trialsClinical trialsUrine specimenUrine specimensUse disordersOpioidsCholinesterase inhibitorsMaintenance settingCocaine useCocaine dependencePlaceboConcurrent useGalantamineShort and long-term improvements in psychiatric symptomatology to validate clinically meaningful treatment outcomes for cocaine use disorders
Miguel AQC, Kiluk BD, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Mari JJ, Carroll KM. Short and long-term improvements in psychiatric symptomatology to validate clinically meaningful treatment outcomes for cocaine use disorders. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2019, 198: 126-132. PMID: 30921648, PMCID: PMC6487863, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.01.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxietyCocaine-Related DisordersDepressionFemaleHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMinimal Clinically Important DifferencePrevalenceTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCocaine use disorderBrief Symptom InventoryCocaine use outcomesPsychiatric symptomatologyUse outcomesUse disordersPositive Symptom TotalDrug use outcomesMeaningful treatment outcomesInterpersonal sensitivityUse outcome measuresParanoid ideationSymptom TotalLong-term functional improvementSymptom InventoryLong-term associationPsychoticism dimensionOutcome effectsComposite scoreOutcome measuresSymptomatologyNegative urinalysis resultsGlobal indexComplete abstinenceLong-term improvement
2018
Galantamine and Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Dependence: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Carroll KM, Nich C, DeVito EE, Shi JM, Sofuoglu M. Galantamine and Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Dependence: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2018, 79: 17m11669. PMID: 29286595, PMCID: PMC5866530, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.17m11669.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyStandard methadone treatmentCocaine use outcomesBenefits of galantamineMethadone treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive functionUse outcomesCommunity-based methadone maintenance programCocaine useStandard methadone maintenance treatmentBehavioral therapyUrine toxicology screenMethadone maintenance treatmentMethadone maintenance programCocaine treatment outcomesNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsCognitive functioningCocaine use disorderMethadone dosingSecondary outcomesToxicology screenMaintenance treatmentClinical trialsMedication administration
2017
Drug Stroop: Mechanisms of response to computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence in a randomized clinical trial
DeVito EE, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Mouratidis M, Carroll KM. Drug Stroop: Mechanisms of response to computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence in a randomized clinical trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 183: 162-168. PMID: 29258028, PMCID: PMC5803332, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.10.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyDrug-related stimuliAttentional biasDrug-related cuesCognitive controlStroop effectStroop taskBehavioral therapyTreatment componentsComputer-based cognitive behavioral therapyComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyPoor cognitive controlCognitive control processesExecutive cognitive controlSubstance use severityCocaine use outcomesCocaine use disorderResponse inhibitionUse severityUse outcomesControl processGreater engagementTreatment retentionCBT4CBTCocaine dependenceEffect 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMethadoneTherapy, Computer-AssistedConceptsCognitive 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 usersInitial validation of a proxy indicator of functioning as a potential tool for establishing a clinically meaningful cocaine use outcome
Kiluk BD, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Carroll KM. Initial validation of a proxy indicator of functioning as a potential tool for establishing a clinically meaningful cocaine use outcome. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 179: 400-407. PMID: 28858744, PMCID: PMC5611843, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.07.020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Carvedilol does not reduce cocaine use in methadone-maintained cocaine users
Sofuoglu M, Poling J, Babuscio T, Gonsai K, Severino K, Nich C, Carroll KM. Carvedilol does not reduce cocaine use in methadone-maintained cocaine users. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 73: 63-69. PMID: 28017186, PMCID: PMC5193370, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEfficacy of carvedilolCocaine-positive urinesSignificant group differencesCocaine use disorderCocaine useOpioid usePositive urineGroup differencesOpioid-positive urinesCAR groupMain outcome measuresUrine drug screeningOpioid-dependent participantsSelf-reported drug useSelf-reported daysOverall treatment effectCocaine-dependent participantsTreatment armsAdrenergic blockersTreatment responseOutcome measuresPlaceboWithdrawal severityStudy participationTreatment retentionJust Showing Up Is Not Enough: Homework Adherence and Outcome in Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Dependence
Decker SE, Kiluk BD, Frankforter T, Babuscio T, Nich C, Carroll KM. Just Showing Up Is Not Enough: Homework Adherence and Outcome in Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Dependence. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2016, 84: 907-912. PMID: 27454780, PMCID: PMC5341374, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000126.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine toxicology screenCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine use outcomesHomework adherenceTreatment attendanceToxicology screenCocaine useUse outcomesMultiple logistic regressionBaseline cocaine useVariety of disordersCocaine use severityTreatment endClinical trialsCocaine use frequencyImproved outcomesCocaine dependenceLogistic regressionCBT sessionsAdherenceUse severityPrior studiesGreater reductionOutcomesTreatmentA randomized factorial trial of disulfiram and contingency management to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence
Carroll KM, Nich C, Petry NM, Eagan DA, Shi JM, Ball SA. A randomized factorial trial of disulfiram and contingency management to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 160: 135-142. PMID: 26817621, PMCID: PMC4767616, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.12.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine outcomesCocaine dependenceCombination of CMDouble-blind clinical trialBehavioral therapyCommunity-based outpatient clinicsUrine sample testingBlind clinical trialSustained treatment effectContingency managementDSM-IV criteriaRandomized factorial trialCurrent cocaine dependenceWeekly individual sessionsCocaine use disorderSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeYear followOutpatient clinicAddition of disulfiramClinical trialsUse disordersCBT treatmentFactorial trial
2015
Alexithymia level and response to computer-based training in cognitive behavioral therapy among cocaine-dependent methadone maintained individuals
Morie KP, Nich C, Hunkele K, Potenza MN, Carroll KM. Alexithymia level and response to computer-based training in cognitive behavioral therapy among cocaine-dependent methadone maintained individuals. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 152: 157-163. PMID: 25982006, PMCID: PMC4458169, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrompted to treatment by the criminal justice system: Relationships with treatment retention and outcome among cocaine users
Kiluk BD, Serafini K, Malin-Mayor B, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Carroll KM. Prompted to treatment by the criminal justice system: Relationships with treatment retention and outcome among cocaine users. American Journal On Addictions 2015, 24: 225-232. PMID: 25809378, PMCID: PMC4494106, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12208.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Only connect: The working alliance in computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy
Kiluk BD, Serafini K, Frankforter T, Nich C, Carroll KM. Only connect: The working alliance in computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 63: 139-146. PMID: 25461789, PMCID: PMC4408209, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyTechnology-based interventionsWorking Alliance InventoryBehavioral therapyComputer-based cognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine use outcomesEfficacy of computerDays abstinentFace psychotherapyUse outcomesSimilar psychometric characteristicsPsychometric characteristicsSubscale scoresAlliance InventoryTherapistsPreliminary findingsTotal scoreInterventionTreatment outcomesCBTScoresAbstinentPsychotherapyLittle evidence