2017
Gender differences in the real-world effectiveness of smoking cessation medications: Findings from the 2010–2011 Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey
Smith PH, Zhang J, Weinberger AH, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Gender differences in the real-world effectiveness of smoking cessation medications: Findings from the 2010–2011 Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 178: 485-491. PMID: 28715776, PMCID: PMC6779031, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.05.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransdermal nicotine patchUnassisted quit attemptsClinical trial dataTobacco Use SupplementQuit attemptsTrial dataClinical trial findingsReal-world effectivenessSample of smokersGender differencesRelevant gender differencesCessation optionsCessation medicationsCessation pharmacotherapyNicotine patchMedication interactionsSmoking cessationPotential confoundersTrial findingsVareniclineComparative effectivenessPropensity scoreCross-sectional dataWomenMedications
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleHumansMaleNicotineNicotinic AgonistsSex DistributionSmokingSmoking CessationTobacco Use Cessation DevicesTreatment OutcomeVareniclineConceptsTransdermal 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
2014
Consideration of Sex in Clinical Trials of Transdermal Nicotine Patch: A Systematic Review
Weinberger AH, Smith PH, Kaufman M, McKee SA. Consideration of Sex in Clinical Trials of Transdermal Nicotine Patch: A Systematic Review. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2014, 22: 373-383. PMID: 25133506, PMCID: PMC4180800, DOI: 10.1037/a0037692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical Trials as TopicFemaleHumansMaleSex CharacteristicsSmokingTobacco Use Cessation DevicesConceptsTransdermal nicotine patchNicotine patchCessation outcomesClinical trialsSmoking cessationSmoking cessation treatmentMenstrual cycle phaseCessation treatmentSex-related variablesInclusion criteriaMEDLINE searchSmoking treatmentSide effectsBetter outcomesTreatment efficacyConsideration of sexSystematic reviewPotential articlesInclusion of sexSkin irritationMore womenTrialsOutcomesSexWomen
2013
A preliminary study on the effect of combined nicotine replacement therapy on alcohol responses and alcohol self‐administration
Udo T, Harrison EL, Shi J, Tetrault J, McKee SA. A preliminary study on the effect of combined nicotine replacement therapy on alcohol responses and alcohol self‐administration. American Journal On Addictions 2013, 22: 590-597. PMID: 24131167, PMCID: PMC3934424, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12014.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-administration periodNicotine nasal sprayHeavy drinking smokersNasal sprayNicotine patchAlcohol responsesPriming drinkSerum nicotine levelsPlacebo-controlled studyNicotine replacement therapySubjective alcohol responsesPositive subjective responsesNumber of drinksPlacebo administrationReplacement therapyPriming doseSmoking relapseAlcohol consumptionPlacebo conditionPatch applicationNicotine levelsClinical settingPilot studySmokersSubjective responses
2012
Longitudinal Associations Between Smoking Cessation Medications and Alcohol Consumption Among Smokers in the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey
McKee SA, Young‐Wolff K, Harrison EL, Cummings KM, Borland R, Kahler CW, Fong GT, Hyland A. Longitudinal Associations Between Smoking Cessation Medications and Alcohol Consumption Among Smokers in the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2012, 37: 804-810. PMID: 23240586, PMCID: PMC3610791, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DrinkingBenzazepinesFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedNicotinic AgonistsQuinoxalinesSmoking CessationTobacco Use Cessation DevicesVareniclineConceptsSmoking cessation medicationsCessation medicationsNicotine replacementAlcohol consumptionInternational Tobacco Control Four Country SurveyFour Country SurveyNicotine replacement therapyReduced alcohol consumptionSmoking statusReplacement therapySmoking cessationMedication effectsMedicationsSmoking behaviorEpidemiological investigationsCountry SurveySmokersAvailable evidenceLongitudinal associationsBaseline drinkingEpidemiological sampleFrequent drinkingTelephone surveyVareniclineSmokingDeveloping and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation
McKee SA, Weinberger AH, Shi J, Tetrault J, Coppola S. Developing and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2012, 14: 1362-1371. PMID: 22492085, PMCID: PMC3482010, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nts090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffectFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf AdministrationSmokingSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTobacco Use Cessation DevicesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsSubsequent ad libitum smokingSmoking cessation medicationsAd libitum smokingCessation medicationsNicotine deprivationSmoking cessationNovel smoking cessation medicationsRatings of cravingSmoking lapse behaviorHuman laboratory modelSecondary outcomesClinical efficacyClinical findingsFirst cigaretteMedication effectsSmokingMedication developmentCigarette effectsMedicationsLapse behaviorSmoking lapseTranslational toolScreen medicationsMonetary reinforcementTranslational work