2017
Stress, cortisol, and other appetite‐related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6‐month changes in food cravings and weight
Chao AM, Jastreboff AM, White MA, Grilo CM, Sinha R. Stress, cortisol, and other appetite‐related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6‐month changes in food cravings and weight. Obesity 2017, 25: 713-720. PMID: 28349668, PMCID: PMC5373497, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFuture weight gainAppetite-related hormonesFood cravingsChronic stressWeight gainProspective community cohortFood Craving InventoryTotal ghrelinCommunity cohortBlood drawMorning cortisolClinical covariatesHormone levelsBody weightCortisol responseHigher food cravingsHigher cortisolCortisolCumulative Adversity InterviewCravingLinear mixed modelsBaselineGhrelinHormoneMonths
2013
Nibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, Roberto CA, White MA. Nibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder. Eating Behaviors 2013, 14: 424-427. PMID: 24183128, PMCID: PMC3817495, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2013.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstantial weight gains are common prior to treatment-seeking in obese patients with binge eating disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Substantial weight gains are common prior to treatment-seeking in obese patients with binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2013, 54: 880-884. PMID: 23639407, PMCID: PMC3779527, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2013.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese patientsBody weightWeight gainWeight gainersWeight lossHigh weight gainersLow weight gainersModest weight lossWeight changePercent of treatmentsFurther weight gainSubstantial weight gainObese BED patientsStabilization of weightTreatment-seeking obese patientsTreatment initiationSelf-report questionnairesBED patientsPatientsWeight trajectoriesCurrent weightTreatment studiesDisorder psychopathologyPercent weight gainMean gain
2011
Exploring weight gain in year before treatment for binge eating disorder: A different context for interpreting limited weight losses in treatment studies
Blomquist KK, Barnes RD, White MA, Masheb RM, Morgan PT, Grilo CM. Exploring weight gain in year before treatment for binge eating disorder: A different context for interpreting limited weight losses in treatment studies. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2011, 44: 435-439. PMID: 20635382, PMCID: PMC3010436, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20836.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Effect of Binge Eating on Treatment Outcomes for Smoking Cessation
White MA, Peters EN, Toll BA. Effect of Binge Eating on Treatment Outcomes for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2010, 12: 1172-1175. PMID: 20889472, PMCID: PMC2964923, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntq163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of bingeSmoking cessationBingeing Severity ScaleLarge clinical trialsEmergence of bingeSelf-report questionnaire itemsMore weight gainLower quit ratesAbstinence ratesCessation outcomesClinical trialsQuit ratesTreatment outcomesSeverity ScaleBinge eatingWeight gainBingeParticipant groupsBaselineCessationFollowParticipantsQuestionnaire itemsOutcomesTreatmentSelf‐reported weight gain following smoking cessation: A function of binge eating behavior
White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Self‐reported weight gain following smoking cessation: A function of binge eating behavior. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2010, 43: 572-575. PMID: 19718662, PMCID: PMC2895960, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBulimiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOverweightSmoking CessationSurveys and QuestionnairesWeight GainLow-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial
Toll BA, White M, Wu R, Meandzija B, Jatlow P, Makuch R, O’Malley S. Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 111: 200-206. PMID: 20542391, PMCID: PMC3771701, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight gainSmoking cessationPoint prevalence smoking abstinence ratePre-specified primary outcomesLow-dose naltrexoneOpen-label therapySmoking abstinence ratesPoint prevalence abstinenceReduced weight gainNaltrexone augmentationPlacebo groupNicotine replacementPrimary outcomeQuit dateAbstinence ratesLabel therapyNicotine patchBehavioral counselingNaltrexoneAbstinent participantsSmokersWeight concernsWeeksCessationLower rates
2007
Accuracy of Self‐reported Weight Among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: The Influence of Race and Weight Cycling
White MA, Masheb RM, Burke‐Martindale C, Rothschild B, Grilo CM. Accuracy of Self‐reported Weight Among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: The Influence of Race and Weight Cycling. Obesity 2007, 15: 2761-2768. PMID: 18070767, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2007.328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight
White MA, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Smoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight. Addictive Behaviors 2007, 32: 2200-2210. PMID: 17428615, PMCID: PMC1993360, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.02.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking Consequences Questionnaire-AdultWeight concernsWeight-concerned smokersAbility of smokingControl scoresBingeing Severity ScaleWeight-concerned individualsEffectiveness of smokingBody dissatisfactionLoss of controlActual weight gainMagical thinkingExaggerated beliefsPrevious quit attemptsSmoking cessationWeight gainQuit attemptsWeight control strategiesCessation trialTemporary abilitySuppress body weightFood rulesCurrent studyPerceived RiskBeliefs