scholarly journals A randomized controlled trial protocol for engaging distress tolerance and working memory to aid smoking cessation in low socioeconomic status (SES) adults.

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 815-825
Author(s):  
Michael W. Otto ◽  
Michael J. Zvolensky ◽  
David Rosenfield ◽  
Danielle L. Hoyt ◽  
Katie Witkiewitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Trial Protocol ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Distress Tolerance Treatment for Weight Concern in Smoking Cessation Among Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1578-1586
Author(s):  
Erika Litvin Bloom ◽  
Susan E Ramsey ◽  
Ana M Abrantes ◽  
Laura Hunt ◽  
Rena R Wing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group Sessions ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Introduction The majority of women who smoke cigarettes report that concern about weight gain is a barrier to quitting. We developed an intervention incorporating distress tolerance, appetite awareness, and mindful eating skills to target concerns about post-cessation weight gain and emotional eating (DT-W). In the current study, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of DT-W versus a smoking health education (HE) intervention. Methods Participants (N = 69 adult female, weight-concerned smokers) were recruited in cohorts of 4–11. Cohorts were randomized to DT-W or HE. DT-W and HE were matched on format (single individual session followed by eight group sessions), inclusion of cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation (CBT) content, and pharmacotherapy (nicotine patches). Follow-up assessments occurred at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-treatment. Results The recruitment goal was met; 61 of the 69 participants attended at least one group session. There were no significant differences between DT-W and HE in the number of group sessions attended (DT-W adjusted M = 5.09, HE adjusted M = 5.03, p = .92), ratings of treatment effectiveness or usefulness of skills, or retention at 6-month follow-up (79% in DT-W vs. 78% in HE) (ps > .05), but comprehension ratings were lower in DT-W than in HE (p = .02). Conclusions Overall, these results suggest that the study procedures and interventions were feasible and acceptable, but changes to the DT-W intervention content to improve comprehension should be considered prior to conducting a fully powered trial. Implications A distress tolerance-based treatment targeting fear of weight gain after smoking cessation and post-cessation emotional eating was feasible and acceptable relative to a smoking HE comparison condition, but changes should be considered before conducting a larger trial. Continued innovation in treatment development for weight-concerned smokers is needed.

scholarly journals A randomized controlled trial of distress tolerance treatment for smoking cessation.

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Brown ◽  
Kathleen M. Palm Reed ◽  
Erika Litvin Bloom ◽  
Haruka Minami ◽  
David R. Strong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled
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