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  1. Article ; Online: Protocol for harmonization of randomized trials testing the addition of behavioral therapy to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

    McHugh, R Kathryn / Bailey, Allen J / Weiss, Roger D / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M

    Drug and alcohol dependence reports

    2024  Volume 11, Page(s) 100226

    Abstract: Background: Although buprenorphine is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), much remains to be understood about treatment non-response and methods for improving treatment retention. The addition of behavioral therapies to buprenorphine ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although buprenorphine is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), much remains to be understood about treatment non-response and methods for improving treatment retention. The addition of behavioral therapies to buprenorphine has not yielded consistent benefits for opioid outcomes, on average. However, several studies suggest that certain subgroups may benefit from the combination of buprenorphine and behavioral therapy, highlighting the potential for personalized approaches to treatment. Furthermore, little is known about whether behavioral therapies improve buprenorphine retention or non-opioid (e.g., functional) outcomes.
    Methods: The objective of this project is to harmonize four previously conducted clinical trials testing the addition of behavioral therapy to buprenorphine maintenance for OUD and to use this larger dataset to answer critical clinical questions about the role of behavioral therapy in this population. Study aims include identifying potential moderators of the effect of the addition of behavioral therapy and quantifying the effect of behavioral therapy on buprenorphine retention and functional outcomes.
    Results: Analyses will consider outcomes of weeks of opioid use, weeks of retention in buprenorphine treatment, and functional outcomes as measured by the Addiction Severity Index. Analyses will include an indicator for each study to account for heterogeneity of samples and design.
    Conclusion: Results will help to inform clinical and research efforts to optimize the use of behavioral therapies in the treatment of OUD.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2772-7246
    ISSN (online) 2772-7246
    DOI 10.1016/j.dadr.2024.100226
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  2. Article ; Online: Temporal patterns of suicide and circulatory system disease-related mortality are inversely correlated in several countries.

    Kaufman, Marc J / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M

    BMC psychiatry

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 153

    Abstract: Background: Nearly 800,000 suicides occur worldwide annually and suicide rates are increasing faster than population growth. Unfortunately, the pathophysiology of suicide remains poorly understood, which has hindered suicide prevention efforts. However, ...

    Abstract Background: Nearly 800,000 suicides occur worldwide annually and suicide rates are increasing faster than population growth. Unfortunately, the pathophysiology of suicide remains poorly understood, which has hindered suicide prevention efforts. However, mechanistic clues may be found by studying effects of seasonality on suicide and other mortality causes. Suicides tend to peak in spring-summer periods and nadir in fall-winter periods while circulatory system disease-related mortality tends to exhibit the opposite temporal trends. This study aimed to determine for the first time whether monthly temporal cross-correlations exist between suicide and circulatory system disease-related mortality at the population level. If so and if common biological factors moderate risks for both mortality types, such factors may be discoverable and utilized to improve suicide prevention.
    Methods: We conducted time series analyses of monthly mortality data from northern (England and Wales, South Korea, United States) and southern (Australia, Brazil) hemisphere countries during the period 2009-2018 (N = 41.8 million all-cause mortality cases). We used a Poisson regression variant of the standard cosinor model to determine peak months of mortality. We also estimated cross-correlations between monthly mortality counts from suicide and from circulatory system diseases.
    Results: Suicide and circulatory disease-related mortality temporal patterns were negatively correlated in Australia (- 0.32), Brazil (- 0.57), South Korea (- 0.32), and in the United States (- 0.66), but no temporal correlation was discernable in England and Wales.
    Conclusions: The negative temporal cross-correlations between these mortality types we found in 4 of 5 countries studied suggest that seasonal factors broadly and inversely moderate risks for circulatory disease-related mortality and suicide, but not in all regions, indicating that the effect is not uniform. Since the seasonal factors of temperature and light exert opposite effects on suicide and circulatory disease-related mortality in several countries, we propose that physiologically-adaptive circulatory system responses to heat and light may increase risk for suicide and should be studied to determine whether they affect suicide risk. For example, heat and light increase production and release of the bioactive gas nitric oxide and reduce circulatory system disease by relaxing blood vessel tone, while elevated nitric oxide levels are associated with suicidal behavior, inverse effects that parallel the inverse temporal mortality patterns we detected.
    MeSH term(s) Australia ; Brazil ; England ; Humans ; Republic of Korea/epidemiology ; Seasons ; Suicide ; United States/epidemiology ; Wales
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 1471-244X
    ISSN (online) 1471-244X
    DOI 10.1186/s12888-021-03159-5
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  3. Article ; Online: Permutation Tests for Assessing Potential Non-Linear Associations between Treatment Use and Multivariate Clinical Outcomes.

    Ren, Boyu / Lipsitz, Stuart R / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M / Weiss, Roger D

    Multivariate behavioral research

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 1, Page(s) 110–122

    Abstract: In many psychometric applications, the relationship between the mean of an outcome and a quantitative covariate is too complex to be described by simple parametric functions; instead, flexible nonlinear relationships can be incorporated using penalized ... ...

    Abstract In many psychometric applications, the relationship between the mean of an outcome and a quantitative covariate is too complex to be described by simple parametric functions; instead, flexible nonlinear relationships can be incorporated using penalized splines. Penalized splines can be conveniently represented as a linear mixed effects model (LMM), where the coefficients of the spline basis functions are random effects. The LMM representation of penalized splines makes the extension to multivariate outcomes relatively straightforward. In the LMM, no effect of the quantitative covariate on the outcome corresponds to the null hypothesis that a fixed effect and a variance component are both zero. Under the null, the usual asymptotic chi-square distribution of the likelihood ratio test for the variance component does not hold. Therefore, we propose three permutation tests for the likelihood ratio test statistic: one based on permuting the quantitative covariate, the other two based on permuting residuals. We compare
    MeSH term(s) Linear Models ; Computer Simulation ; Likelihood Functions ; Chi-Square Distribution
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1532-7906
    ISSN (online) 1532-7906
    DOI 10.1080/00273171.2023.2217662
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  4. Article ; Online: Multiple imputation for non-monotone missing not at random data using the no self-censoring model.

    Ren, Boyu / Lipsitz, Stuart R / Weiss, Roger D / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M

    Statistical methods in medical research

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 10, Page(s) 1973–1993

    Abstract: Although approaches for handling missing data from longitudinal studies are well-developed when the patterns of missingness are monotone, fewer methods are available for non-monotone missingness. Moreover, the conventional missing at random assumption-a ... ...

    Abstract Although approaches for handling missing data from longitudinal studies are well-developed when the patterns of missingness are monotone, fewer methods are available for non-monotone missingness. Moreover, the conventional missing at random assumption-a natural benchmark for monotone missingness-does not model realistic beliefs about the non-monotone missingness processes (Robins and Gill, 1997). This has provided the impetus for alternative non-monotone missing not at random mechanisms. The "no self-censoring" model is such a mechanism and assumes the probability an outcome variable is missing is independent of its value when conditioning on all other possibly missing outcome variables and their missingness indicators. As an alternative to "weighting" methods that become computationally demanding with increasing number of outcome variables, we propose a multiple imputation approach under no self-censoring. We focus on the case of binary outcomes and present results of simulation and asymptotic studies to investigate the performance of the proposed imputation approach. We describe a related approach to sensitivity analysis to departure from no self-censoring. We discuss the relationship between missing at random and no self-censoring and prove that one is not a special case of the other. Finally, we discuss extensions to non-binary data settings. The proposed methods are illustrated with application to a substance use disorder clinical trial.
    MeSH term(s) Models, Statistical ; Computer Simulation ; Longitudinal Studies ; Probability
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1136948-6
    ISSN 1477-0334 ; 0962-2802
    ISSN (online) 1477-0334
    ISSN 0962-2802
    DOI 10.1177/09622802231188520
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  5. Article ; Online: Methods for handling missing binary data in substance use disorder trials.

    Ren, Boyu / Lipsitz, Stuart R / Weiss, Roger D / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M

    Drug and alcohol dependence

    2023  Volume 250, Page(s) 110897

    Abstract: Missing data are a ubiquitous problem in longitudinal substance use disorder (SUD) clinical trials. In particular, the rates of missingness are often high and study participants often intermittently skip their scheduled outcome assessments, leading to so- ...

    Abstract Missing data are a ubiquitous problem in longitudinal substance use disorder (SUD) clinical trials. In particular, the rates of missingness are often high and study participants often intermittently skip their scheduled outcome assessments, leading to so-called "non-monotone" missing data patterns. Moreover, when the primary outcome is a measure of substance use, study investigators often have strong prior beliefs based on their clinical experience that those participants with missing data are more likely to be using substances at those occasions, i.e., data are missing not at random (MNAR). Although approaches for handling missing data are well-developed when the missing data patterns are monotone, arising primarily from study participants withdrawing from the trial prematurely, fewer methods are available for non-monotone missingness. In this paper we review some conventional, as well as more novel, methods for handling non-monotone missingness in SUD trials when the repeatedly measured outcome variable is binary (e.g., denoting presence/absence of substance use). We compare and contrast the different approaches using data from a longitudinal clinical trial of four psychosocial treatments from the Collaborative Cocaine Treatment Study. We conclude by making some recommendations to the SUD research community concerning how more principled methods for handling missing data can be incorporated in the analysis and reporting of trial results.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Models, Statistical ; Longitudinal Studies ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Substance-Related Disorders/therapy ; Research Design
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-13
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 519918-9
    ISSN 1879-0046 ; 0376-8716
    ISSN (online) 1879-0046
    ISSN 0376-8716
    DOI 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110897
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  6. Article ; Online: Longitudinal Description and Prediction of Smoking Among Borderline Patients: An 18-Year Follow-Up Study.

    Brañas, Marcelo J A A / Frankenburg, Frances R / Temes, Christina M / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M / Zanarini, Mary C

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry

    2023  Volume 84, Issue 6

    Abstract: Objective:: Methods:: Results:: Conclusions: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Follow-Up Studies ; Longitudinal Studies ; Tobacco Smoking ; Smoking/epidemiology ; Alcoholism ; Borderline Personality Disorder/diagnosis ; Borderline Personality Disorder/epidemiology ; Borderline Personality Disorder/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 716287-x
    ISSN 1555-2101 ; 0160-6689
    ISSN (online) 1555-2101
    ISSN 0160-6689
    DOI 10.4088/JCP.22m14756
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  7. Article: Impact of pediatric versus adult colonoscope on terminal ileum intubation: a retrospective study.

    Alkhatib, Amer A / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M / Kumar, Shiva

    Annals of gastroenterology

    2022  Volume 35, Issue 2, Page(s) 169–176

    Abstract: Background: Various possible predictors of successful terminal ileal intubation (TII) have been explored but the role of the type of colonoscope is unclear.: Methods: We carried out a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of all ... ...

    Abstract Background: Various possible predictors of successful terminal ileal intubation (TII) have been explored but the role of the type of colonoscope is unclear.
    Methods: We carried out a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of all colonoscopies performed at a single endoscopy unit between May 2015 and July 2020. The primary outcome measure was successful TII in patients with specific indications for ileal examination. The primary predictor was the type of endoscope, pediatric or adult, used during the procedure. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed.
    Results: In 5845 colonoscopies fulfilling the study criteria, the overall TII rate was 67.8%. In univariate analysis, the use of a pediatric colonoscope was associated with a higher TII rate (72.1% vs. 58.8%, P<0.001). Other variables associated with successful TII based on univariate analysis included the patient's age, male sex, body mass index, endoscopists' specialty, place of training, shorter colonoscope insertion time, shorter duration of the procedure, longer withdrawal time, procedures performed in the afternoon, type of sedation administered during colonoscopy, and cleanliness of the colon. Multivariate analysis yielded an adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 1.40 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.21-1.62) for the use of a pediatric colonoscope. Propensity score-matching analysis also showed superiority of the pediatric colonoscope in achieving TII compared to an adult colonoscope, OR 1.35 (95%CI 1.17-1.57).
    Conclusions: Pediatric colonoscope increases the success of TII during colonoscopy. For endoscopists performing colonoscopy with intent to examine the terminal ileum, it is recommended to choose a pediatric colonoscope to maximize the success rate.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-21
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2032850-3
    ISSN 1108-7471
    ISSN 1108-7471
    DOI 10.20524/aog.2022.0700
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  8. Article ; Online: Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and opioid use disorder: Development and pilot testing.

    McHugh, R Kathryn / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M / Votaw, Victoria R / Geyer, Rachel B / Ragnini, Kael / Greenfield, Shelly F / Weiss, Roger D

    Journal of substance use and addiction treatment

    2024  Volume 160, Page(s) 209296

    Abstract: Introduction: Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent among people with opioid use disorder (OUD), and they have a negative impact on disorder course and treatment outcomes. The objective of this Stage 1 A/1B behavioral treatment development trial was to ...

    Abstract Introduction: Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent among people with opioid use disorder (OUD), and they have a negative impact on disorder course and treatment outcomes. The objective of this Stage 1 A/1B behavioral treatment development trial was to develop a novel cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol for co-occurring anxiety disorders and OUD.
    Methods: Following a period of iterative manual development involving patient interviews and feedback from content experts, we tested a 12-session individual CBT protocol in a small, open pilot trial (N = 5). This was followed by a small, randomized controlled trial (N = 32), comparing the new protocol to 12 sessions of manualized Individual Drug Counseling. All participants also received medication for OUD.
    Results: Overall, support for feasibility and acceptability was strong, based on recruitment and retention rates and patient satisfaction ratings. Within-subjects results identified 11-point reductions in anxiety symptom severity (on a 0-56 point scale); these gains were sustained through 3 months of follow-up. However, these changes did not differ between randomized conditions. With respect to opioid outcomes, 85 % of participants were abstinent in the prior month at the end of treatment. Opioid use outcomes also did not differ by treatment condition.
    Conclusions: These results support the feasibility and acceptability of a CBT protocol for co-occurring anxiety and OUD. However, in this small pilot trial results do not show an initial benefit over an evidence-based psychosocial treatment targeted to OUD alone, in combination with medication for OUD.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/methods ; Opioid-Related Disorders/psychology ; Opioid-Related Disorders/therapy ; Pilot Projects ; Male ; Adult ; Female ; Anxiety Disorders/therapy ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome ; Feasibility Studies ; Patient Satisfaction
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 2949-8759
    ISSN (online) 2949-8759
    DOI 10.1016/j.josat.2024.209296
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  9. Article ; Online: Pathways to Health Reported by Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder With a Good Overall Outcome Versus a Fair-Poor Outcome Over 24 Years of Prospective Follow-Up.

    Zanarini, Mary C / Hein, Katherine E / Temes, Christina M / Frankenburg, Frances R / Fitzmaurice, Garrett M

    Journal of personality disorders

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 4, Page(s) 456–468

    Abstract: Our objective was to determine pathways to health reported by patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who had and had not attained a good overall outcome over 24 years of prospective follow-up. Overall outcome symptomatically and ... ...

    Abstract Our objective was to determine pathways to health reported by patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who had and had not attained a good overall outcome over 24 years of prospective follow-up. Overall outcome symptomatically and psychosocially and 11 pathways to health related to vocation, relationships, activities, and psychiatric treatment that patients reported were helpful to their functioning or feeling better about themselves were assessed at 12 contiguous 2-year follow-up periods using a semistructured interview. Good outcome patients reported significantly higher rates of pathways related to work performance, relationships with friends, relationship with a partner/spouse, and athletic activities. In contrast, patients with a fair-poor outcome reported significantly higher rates of psychotherapy and psychotropic medication as pathways. Taken together, the results of this study suggest that a good overall outcome is significantly associated with reported vocational, interpersonal, and activity pathways, while a fair-poor outcome is significantly associated with reported treatment-related pathways.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Borderline Personality Disorder/therapy ; Follow-Up Studies ; Prospective Studies ; Emotions ; Psychotherapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 639252-0
    ISSN 1943-2763 ; 0885-579X
    ISSN (online) 1943-2763
    ISSN 0885-579X
    DOI 10.1521/pedi.2023.37.4.456
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  10. Book: Applied longitudinal analysis

    Fitzmaurice, Garrett M. / Laird, Nan M. / Ware, James H.

    (Wiley series in probability and statistics ; A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., publication)

    2004  

    Author's details Garrett M. Fitzmaurice ; Nan M. Laird ; James H. Ware
    Series title Wiley series in probability and statistics
    A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., publication
    Keywords Biometry / methods ; Longitudinal Studies ; Regression Analysis ; Multivariate Analysis ; Longitudinal method ; Regression analysis ; Multivariate analysis ; Medical statistics ; Längsschnittuntersuchung ; Ökonometrie
    Subject Ökonometrische Analyse ; Längsschnittanalyse ; Langzeituntersuchung ; Langzeitstudie ; Längsschnittstudie ; Longitudinale Analyse ; Longitudinalstudie ; Longitudinal study ; Longitudinalanalyse ; Longitudinal analysis ; Langzeitforschung
    Subject code 519.53
    Language English
    Size XIX, 506 S. : graph. Darst.
    Publisher Wiley-Interscience
    Publishing place Hoboken, NJ
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Book
    Note Ex. mit unterschiedlichen ISBNs
    HBZ-ID HT014259745
    ISBN 0-471-21487-6 ; 978-0-471-21487-8
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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