2009
A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy
Masheb 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavioral therapyPain severityCBT groupSPT groupSupportive psychotherapyEmotional functionClinical trialsPhysician ratingsTreatment groupsTreatment of vulvodyniaChronic vulvar painPsychological interventionsGreater patient satisfactionSexual function outcomesEfficacy of CBTEffective psychosocial treatmentsOverall sexual functioningSelf-management approachSelf-management skillsSpecific behavioral interventionsPain outcomesVulvar painFunction outcomesPatient satisfactionSexual function
2008
A randomized clinical trial for women with vulvodynia: Cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. supportive psychotherapy
Masheb 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapySupportive psychotherapyPain severityRandomized clinical trialsOne-year followGreater patient satisfactionGreater improvementSelf-management skillsClinical improvementPatient satisfactionPhysician examinationSexual functionMixed-effects modelingClinical trialsPsychosocial treatmentsBetter outcomesTreatment approachesVulvodyniaCBT conditionTreatment improvementOne-yearRelative efficacySignificant decreaseTreatment effectsWomen
2000
Onset of dieting vs binge eating in outpatients with binge eating disorder
Grilo 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological functioningBED patientsSelf-report measuresOnset of bingeDisorder psychopathologyBingeBulimia nervosaEtiologic modelsBED diagnosisFirst dietHigher body mass indexSubstantial subgroupPsychopathologyBody mass indexInterview dataFunctioningParticipantsConsecutive outpatientsMass indexClinical trialsStudy groupBody weightDisordersMeasuresPatientsAccuracy of self‐reported weight in patients with binge eating disorder
Masheb 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-reported weightBody mass indexMass indexDisorder psychopathologyOutpatient clinical trialAccurate reportersDSM-IV criteriaMost patientsClinical trialsHeavier patientsPatientsBulimia nervosaDisorder subjectsBingeUnderreportersDisordersHealthy samplesBattery of measuresPsychopathologySubjectsFindingsReporterWeightRelated measuresNervosa
1999
Bulimia Nervosa and Alcohol Dependence A Case Report of a Patient Enrolled in a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Daniels 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBulimia nervosaCase reportClinical trialsAlcohol dependenceCo-occurring alcohol dependenceDouble-blind random assignmentTreatment of patientsA Case ReportAlcohol use disorderAugmentation trialComorbid conditionsPatient's symptomsEfficacy trialsCaucasian femaleUse disordersPlacebo effectPlacebo conditionPaucity of informationPatientsNervosaExclusionary criteriaTrialsIntervention proceduresSymptomsRandom assignment