2024
Smartband-based smoking detection and real-time brief mindfulness intervention: findings from a feasibility clinical trial
Horvath M, Pittman B, O’Malley S, Grutman A, Khan N, Gueorguieva R, Brewer J, Garrison K. Smartband-based smoking detection and real-time brief mindfulness intervention: findings from a feasibility clinical trial. Annals Of Medicine 2024, 56: 2352803. PMID: 38823419, PMCID: PMC11146247, DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2352803.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief mindfulness interventionsMindfulness exercisesTreatment startersMindfulness interventionSmoking interventionsOnline mindfulness trainingWhite non-HispanicMindfulness trainingTreatment fidelityFeasibility measuresHelpfulness ratingsNon-HispanicDaily smokersPredicting smokingReduce smokingExerciseSmokingCigarette smokingInterventionLow completenessAdherenceParticipantsSmartbandAcceptanceMindfulness
2023
A Network Investigation of Core Mindfulness Processes
Sala M, Aslan M, Gueorguieva R, Schupak M, Garrison K. A Network Investigation of Core Mindfulness Processes. Mindfulness 2023, 14: 992-1004. PMID: 38854675, PMCID: PMC11160965, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-023-02109-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulness-based interventionsMindfulness processesFacet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short FormDefinition of mindfulnessMindfulness trainingPsychological wellbeingQuestionnaire-Short FormMindfulnessItem levelFuture researchCore processesWordsCentral processesRandomized clinical trialsSmoking cessationSpecific processesMethodThis studyInterventionObjectivesMindfulnessEmotionsClinical trialsConclusionsFindingsWellbeingBeliefsLimited understanding
2021
Awareness, Affect, and Craving During Smoking Cessation: An Experience Sampling Study
Sala M, Roos CR, Brewer JA, Garrison KA. Awareness, Affect, and Craving During Smoking Cessation: An Experience Sampling Study. Health Psychology 2021, 40: 578-586. PMID: 34570534, PMCID: PMC8629854, DOI: 10.1037/hea0001105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative affectHigher positive affectExperience samplingMindfulness trainingPositive affectExperience Sampling StudyLower negative affectBetween-person levelKey psychological variablesMultilevel linear modelingLower smokingPsychological variablesSmoking cessationAffective statesPerson levelPerson's awarenessLower cravingAffectCessation researchLinear modelingSampling studyMindfulnessBehavior changeSmartphone appTraining
2020
Smartphone Applications for Mindfulness Training in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Garrison K, O'Malley S, Brewer J, Potenza M. Smartphone Applications for Mindfulness Training in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. 2020, 428-438. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190218058.013.36.ChaptersSubstance use disordersUse disordersClinical testingEvidence-based clinical practice guidelinesMental healthMindfulness appClinical practice guidelinesMindfulness trainingInitial clinical testingSubstance use treatmentClinical outcomesClinical benefitSmartphone appClinical studiesPractice guidelinesUse treatmentDisordersTreatmentMeditation appTrialsHealthAreas of focus
2019
Baseline Craving Strength as a Prognostic Marker of Benefit from Smartphone App-Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation
Roos C, Brewer J, O’Malley S, Garrison K. Baseline Craving Strength as a Prognostic Marker of Benefit from Smartphone App-Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation. Mindfulness 2019, 10: 2165-2171. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01188-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoking cessationPrognostic markerBaseline cravingEcological momentary assessmentMindfulness trainingMomentary assessmentIndividual smokersAdult smokersMethodsThis studyCraving Experience QuestionnaireTreatment groupsTreatment moderatorsSix monthsPrediction of smokingSmokingBaselineCessationEMA groupGreater reductionSmokersRegression modelsCravingSignificant interactionExperience QuestionnaireMarkers
2015
A randomized controlled trial of smartphone-based mindfulness training for smoking cessation: a study protocol
Garrison KA, Pal P, Rojiani R, Dallery J, O’Malley S, Brewer JA. A randomized controlled trial of smartphone-based mindfulness training for smoking cessation: a study protocol. BMC Psychiatry 2015, 15: 83. PMID: 25884648, PMCID: PMC4414369, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-015-0468-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationIntervention groupPrimary outcome measureSmoking cessation treatmentPoint prevalence abstinenceFirst intervention studyMindfulness trainingBackgroundTobacco useCessation ratesCessation treatmentAllocation concealmentPreliminary efficacyStudy protocolClinical trialsDaily smokersOutcome measuresMindfulness training programStudy advertisementsControl groupIntervention studiesSmokingBehavioral treatmentTreatment programBaseline surveyGroup assignment
2013
The posterior cingulate cortex as a plausible mechanistic target of meditation: findings from neuroimaging
Brewer JA, Garrison KA. The posterior cingulate cortex as a plausible mechanistic target of meditation: findings from neuroimaging. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2013, 1307: 19-27. PMID: 24033438, DOI: 10.1111/nyas.12246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReal-time functional magnetic resonanceFunctional magnetic resonanceKey brain regionsStudies of meditationPsychological modelsMeditation trainingNeurophenomenological studiesMindfulness trainingNeurobiological mechanismsPosterior cingulateBrain regionsMindfulnessMeditationTrainingNeurofeedbackCingulateFindingsPlausible targetMagnetic resonance