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
2021
Systematic review of structural and functional neuroimaging studies of cannabis use in adolescence and emerging adulthood: evidence from 90 studies and 9441 participants
Lichenstein SD, Manco N, Cope LM, Egbo L, Garrison KA, Hardee J, Hillmer AT, Reeder K, Stern EF, Worhunsky P, Yip SW. Systematic review of structural and functional neuroimaging studies of cannabis use in adolescence and emerging adulthood: evidence from 90 studies and 9441 participants. Neuropsychopharmacology 2021, 47: 1000-1028. PMID: 34839363, PMCID: PMC8938408, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-021-01226-9.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAdolescent cannabis usersCannabis-related harmsCannabis usersCannabis effectsAdolescent brain functionOngoing brain developmentFunctional neuroimaging studiesEffects of cannabisAdolescent brainNeuroimaging studiesNeural effectsPotential moderatorsNeural alterationsCannabis policy changesReduced perceptionSystematic reviewCannabis useCerebellar regionsAdolescenceBrain functionPreliminary evidenceFuture researchEarly interventionLong-term goalExtant literature
2015
The (in)stability of functional brain network measures across thresholds
Garrison KA, Scheinost D, Finn ES, Shen X, Constable RT. The (in)stability of functional brain network measures across thresholds. NeuroImage 2015, 118: 651-661. PMID: 26021218, PMCID: PMC4554838, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2015.05.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task
Garrison KA, Zeffiro TA, Scheinost D, Constable RT, Brewer JA. Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience 2015, 15: 712-720. PMID: 25904238, PMCID: PMC4529365, DOI: 10.3758/s13415-015-0358-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDefault mode networkDefault mode network activityBrain activation patternsDefault mode processingActive cognitive taskMode networkCognitive tasksActive tasksActivation patternsSelf-related thinkingDefault-mode activityPosterior cingulate/precuneusLong-term meditationAnterior cingulate cortexPrevious imaging studiesEffortful taskCentral neural processesNeural processesTask interactionBrain networksCingulate cortexNetwork activityMeditationReduced activationA 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
2014
BOLD signal and functional connectivity associated with loving kindness meditation
Garrison KA, Scheinost D, Constable RT, Brewer JA. BOLD signal and functional connectivity associated with loving kindness meditation. Brain And Behavior 2014, 4: 337-347. PMID: 24944863, PMCID: PMC4055184, DOI: 10.1002/brb3.219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCC/PCuFunctional connectivityGreater functional connectivityIntrinsic connectivityPosterior cingulate cortex/precuneusParahippocampus/hippocampusSeed-based connectivity analysisBOLD signalBlood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signalGroup differencesIntrinsic connectivity distributionLevel-dependent signalKindness meditationCortical midline regionsDefault mode networkFunctional magnetic resonanceInsula lobeInferior frontal gyrusSilent repetitionBrain regionsLeft inferior frontal gyrusFrontal gyrusMidline regionSelf-related processingMode network
2013
Modulating the Motor System by Action Observation After Stroke
Garrison KA, Aziz-Zadeh L, Wong SW, Liew SL, Winstein CJ. Modulating the Motor System by Action Observation After Stroke. Stroke 2013, 44: 2247-2253. PMID: 23743974, PMCID: PMC3753677, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.001105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCortical motor activityAction observationFunctional MRISame actionSpecific motor planSimilar brain regionsMotor capabilitiesHand action observationStroke-related motor deficitsMotor activityAction processingAction executionMotor plansBrain activityLower motor scoresHemisphere strokeStroke rehabilitationMotor tasksBrain regionsMotor systemParticipantsRight handLeft handMotor recoveryMotor deficitsReal-time fMRI links subjective experience with brain activity during focused attention
Garrison KA, Scheinost D, Worhunsky PD, Elwafi HM, Thornhill TA, Thompson E, Saron C, Desbordes G, Kober H, Hampson M, Gray JR, Constable RT, Papademetris X, Brewer JA. Real-time fMRI links subjective experience with brain activity during focused attention. NeuroImage 2013, 81: 110-118. PMID: 23684866, PMCID: PMC3729617, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.05.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReal-time fMRIPosterior cingulate cortexBrain activitySubjective experienceFocused attentionCingulate cortexCognitive neuroscience researchFocused attention taskOngoing subjective experienceFeedback graphsOwn brain activityDefault mode networkAttention taskNeural processesIntrospective awarenessOngoing taskRt-fMRIAffective functionsExperienced meditatorsMode networkNovel contextNeuroscience researchMeditatorsBrain imagingObjective measures