2023
Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain
Crosky 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth coachingSupportive psychotherapyPain impairmentComplex chronic painSymptom-based conditionsPain controlMultisymptom illnessChronic painTreatment armsLong-term behavior changeStudy protocolTrial protocolPrimary symptomsBaseline assessmentPhysical symptomsBehavioral interventionsStudy providersDiscussionThis studyPainSymptomsImpairmentTrialsBehavior changeDisabilityVeterans
2017
Behavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial
Lutes 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight lossOverweight/obese veteransSignificant weight regainVeterans Affairs sitesModest weight lossWeight management programWeight management approachesGreater weight lossASPIRE groupObese veteransWeight regainWeight outcomesLifelong healthBehavioral treatmentDiabetesWeight changeCare movesTrialsObesitySignificant differencesSecond yearTreatmentVeteransAdditional yearSC support
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