2023
Naltrexone/bupropion for binge‐eating disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial
Grilo C, Lydecker J, Jastreboff A, Pittman B, McKee S. Naltrexone/bupropion for binge‐eating disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial. Obesity 2023, 31: 2762-2773. PMID: 37751990, PMCID: PMC10600891, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23898.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaltrexone/bupropionBinge-eating disorderObesity statusLogistic regressionWeight lossPlacebo-controlled trialWeight loss outcomesPrevalent psychiatric disordersEvidence-based treatmentsPost-treatment assessmentBinge-eating frequencyGreater percentage weight lossMedication outcomesRemission ratePharmacological optionsPlaceboBupropionPsychiatric disordersPercentage weight lossMixed modelsDisordersObesityPatientsSignificant reductionWeight reduction
2016
Sex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis
Smith PH, Weinberger AH, Zhang J, Emme E, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Sex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2016, 19: 273-281. PMID: 27613893, PMCID: PMC5939704, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransdermal nicotineSmoking cessationBupropion SRComparative efficacyFirst option treatmentSustained release bupropionPlacebo-controlled trialSex differencesCigarette smoking cessationNetwork Meta-AnalysisRelease bupropionCessation pharmacotherapyOption treatmentGeneral community sampleCigarette smokersQuit ratesVarenicline's efficacyPharmacological interventionsVareniclineBupropionNicotine addictionMeta-AnalysisPlaceboSimilar outcomesSignificant sex differences
2015
Sex Differences in Varenicline Efficacy for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis
McKee SA, Smith PH, Kaufman M, Mazure CM, Weinberger AH. Sex Differences in Varenicline Efficacy for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2015, 18: 1002-1011. PMID: 26446070, PMCID: PMC5942618, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntv207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation medicationsCessation medicationsSmoking cessationDouble-blind placebo-controlled trialEfficacy of vareniclinePlacebo-controlled trialShort-term outcomesClinical trial dataSex differencesSimilar ratesWeek 52Week 24Women smokersNicotine replacementWeek 12Outcome endpointsTherapeutic responseClinical trialsContinuous abstinenceVarenicline's efficacyVareniclinePlacebo outcomesEqual efficacySex disparitiesEffective FDA
2008
Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation
O'Malley SS, Krishnan-Sarin S, McKee SA, Leeman RF, Cooney NL, Meandzija B, Wu R, Makuch RW. Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 12: 589-597. PMID: 18796184, PMCID: PMC3094855, DOI: 10.1017/s146114570800936x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHazardous drinkingSmoking cessationFavorable side effect profileDose-ranging clinical trialAlcohol useEffects of NTXPlacebo-controlled trialDose-ranging trialSide effect profileTransdermal nicotine patchOpiate antagonist naltrexoneDose-dependent reductionComponent of treatmentHazardous alcohol useOral NTXSecondary outcomesNicotine patchPrimary outcomeAntagonist naltrexoneCombination therapyClinical trialsBaseline predictorsOral preparationsHazardous drinkersNTX
2006
A Controlled Trial of Naltrexone Augmentation of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
O’Malley S, Cooney JL, Krishnan-Sarin S, Dubin JA, McKee SA, Cooney NL, Blakeslee A, Meandzija B, Romano-Dahlgard D, Wu R, Makuch R, Jatlow P. A Controlled Trial of Naltrexone Augmentation of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation. JAMA Internal Medicine 2006, 166: 667-674. PMID: 16567607, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.166.6.667.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdministration, OralAmbulatory CareDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsNicotineNicotinic AgonistsSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeWeight GainConceptsNicotine patch therapyNicotine patchPatch therapyDouble-blind placebo-controlled trialHigher continuous abstinence ratesLow-dose naltrexone therapyNaltrexone hydrochlorideWeight gainTreatment completersOral naltrexone hydrochlorideOutpatient research centerWeight-concerned smokersContinuous abstinence ratesPlacebo-controlled trialPrimary end pointSecond-line treatmentNicotine replacement therapyNaltrexone augmentationNaltrexone therapyPlacebo groupQuit dateTreat analysisAbstinence ratesReplacement therapySmoking cessation