Publications
2024
Associations Between Motivations for Cannabis Use and "the Munchies": Construct Validity of the Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire.
Davies-Owen, J., Christiansen, P., & Roberts, C. A. (2024). Associations Between Motivations for Cannabis Use and "the Munchies": Construct Validity of the Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire.. Substance use & misuse, 1-8. doi:10.1080/10826084.2024.2403121
Treatment with dual agonist improves eating behaviour in people living with overweight/obesity
Ekinci, E., Bushnell, D. M., Le Roux, C. W., Steen, O., Lucas, K. J., Brod, M., . . . Uster, A. (2024). Treatment with dual agonist improves eating behaviour in people living with overweight/obesity. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 18(5), S9-S10. doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2024.09.022
Cannabis Dependence is Associated with Reduced Hippocampal Subregion Volumes Independently of Sex: Findings from an ENIGMA Addiction Working Group Multi-Country Study.
Lorenzetti, V., Gaillard, A., McTavish, E., Grace, S., Rossetti, M. G., Batalla, A., . . . Roberts, C. A. (2024). Cannabis Dependence is Associated with Reduced Hippocampal Subregion Volumes Independently of Sex: Findings from an ENIGMA Addiction Working Group Multi-Country Study.. Cannabis and cannabinoid research. doi:10.1089/can.2023.0204
Beauty is in the Nose of the Beholder: Fragrance Modulates Attractiveness, Confidence and Femininity Ratings and Neural Responses to Faces of Self and Others.
Davies-Owen, J., Roberts, H., Scott, M., Thomas, A., Sen, S., Sethna, S., . . . Fallon, N. (2024). Beauty is in the Nose of the Beholder: Fragrance Modulates Attractiveness, Confidence and Femininity Ratings and Neural Responses to Faces of Self and Others.. Behavioural brain research, 114932. doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114932
Prevalence of occupational moral injury and post-traumatic embitterment disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Brennan, C. J., Roberts, C., & Cole, J. C. (2024). Prevalence of occupational moral injury and post-traumatic embitterment disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. BMJ open, 14(2), e071776. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071776
Food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing in children and adults: A systematic review and activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging studies
Boyland, E., Maden, M., Coates, A. E., Masterson, T. D., Alblas, M. C., Bruce, A. S., & Roberts, C. A. (2023). Food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing in children and adults: A systematic review and activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging studies. OBESITY REVIEWS. doi:10.1111/obr.13643
2023
Neural correlates of naturalistic single-trial appetitive conditioning
Davies-Owen, J. A., Stancak, A., Giesbrecht, T., Thomas, A., Kirkham, T. C., & Roberts, C. A. (2023). Neural correlates of naturalistic single-trial appetitive conditioning. Physiology & Behavior, 271, 114350. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114350
No evidence of compensatory changes in energy balance, despite reductions in body weight and liver fat, during dapagliflozin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial (ENERGIZE)
Rajeev, S., Roberts, C., Brown, E., Sprung, V., Harrold, J., Halford, J., . . . Wilding, J. (2023). No evidence of compensatory changes in energy balance, despite reductions in body weight and liver fat, during dapagliflozin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial (ENERGIZE). Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism: a journal of pharmacology and therapeutics. doi:10.1111/dom.15257
A systematic review of ecological momentary assessment studies of appetite and affect in the experience of temptations and lapses during weight loss dieting
Randle, M., Roberts, C., Boyland, E., & Christiansen, P. (2023). A systematic review of ecological momentary assessment studies of appetite and affect in the experience of temptations and lapses during weight loss dieting. Obesity Reviews, 24(9). doi:10.1111/obr.13596
Economic value in the Brain: A meta-analysis of willingness-to-pay using the Becker-DeGroot-Marschak auction
Newton-Fenner, A., Hewitt, D., Henderson, J., Roberts, H., Mari, T., Gu, Y., . . . Stancak, A. (2023). Economic value in the Brain: A meta-analysis of willingness-to-pay using the Becker-DeGroot-Marschak auction. PLOS ONE, 18(7). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0286969
Brain Anatomical Alterations in Young Cannabis Users: Is it All Hype? A Meta-Analysis of Structural Neuroimaging Studies
Lorenzetti, V., Kowalczyk, M., Duehlmeyer, L., Greenwood, L. -M., Chye, Y., Yucel, M., . . . Roberts, C. A. (2023). Brain Anatomical Alterations in Young Cannabis Users: Is it All Hype? A Meta-Analysis of Structural Neuroimaging Studies. CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID RESEARCH, 8(1), 184-196. doi:10.1089/can.2021.0099
2022
The impact of alcohol priming on craving and motivation to drink: a meta-analysis
Halsall, L., Jones, A., Roberts, C., Knibb, G., & Rose, A. K. (2022). The impact of alcohol priming on craving and motivation to drink: a meta-analysis. ADDICTION, 117(12), 2986-3003. doi:10.1111/add.15962
A validation of a questionnaire to assess consumer attitudes towards artificial sweeteners
Christiansen, P., Roberts, C., Radu, C., & Hardman, C. (2022). A validation of a questionnaire to assess consumer attitudes towards artificial sweeteners. Food Quality and Preference, 104707. doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104707
2021
Neurological and cognitive alterations induced by MDMA in humans
Montgomery, C., & Roberts, C. A. (2021). Neurological and cognitive alterations induced by MDMA in humans. Experimental Neurology, 113888. doi:10.1016/j.expneurol.2021.113888
Longitudinal associations with alcohol consumption during the first COVID-19 lockdown: Associations with mood, drinking motives, context of drinking, and mental health
Irizar, P., Jones, A., Christiansen, P., Goodwin, L., Gage, S. H., Roberts, C., . . . Rose, A. K. (2021). Longitudinal associations with alcohol consumption during the first COVID-19 lockdown: Associations with mood, drinking motives, context of drinking, and mental health. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 226. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108913
Do comorbid personality disorders in cocaine dependence exacerbate neuroanatomical alterations? A structural neuroimaging study
Roberts, C. A., Lorenzetti, V., Albein-Urios, N., Kowalczyk, M. A., Martinez-Gonzalez, J. M., & Verdejo-Garcia, A. (2021). Do comorbid personality disorders in cocaine dependence exacerbate neuroanatomical alterations? A structural neuroimaging study. PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 110. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2021.110298
Food-related attentional bias and its associations with appetitive motivation and body weight: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hardman, C. A., Jones, A., Burton, S., Duckworth, J. J., McGale, L. S., Mead, B. R., . . . Werthmann, J. (2021). Food-related attentional bias and its associations with appetitive motivation and body weight: A systematic review and meta-analysis. APPETITE, 157. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2020.104986
Mechanisms of weight regain.
Busetto, L., Bettini, S., Makaronidis, J., Roberts, C. A., Halford, J. C. G., & Batterham, R. L. (2021). Mechanisms of weight regain.. European Journal of Internal Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2021.01.002
2020
The Neurobiological Mechanisms Underpinning MDMA and Impaired Psychological Functioning
Montgomery, C., & Roberts, C. A. (2020). The Neurobiological Mechanisms Underpinning MDMA and Impaired Psychological Functioning. In Psychobiological Issues in Substance Use and Misuse (pp. 92-104). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780429296345-5
The psychology of obesity: An umbrella review and evidence-based map of the psychological correlates of heavier body weight
Robinson, E., Roberts, C., Vainik, U., & Jones, A. (2020). The psychology of obesity: An umbrella review and evidence-based map of the psychological correlates of heavier body weight. NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS, 119, 468-480. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.10.009
Shared and distinct functional networks for empathy and pain processing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of fMRI studies
Fallon, N., Roberts, C., & Stancak, A. (2020). Shared and distinct functional networks for empathy and pain processing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of fMRI studies. SOCIAL COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE, 15(7), 709-723. doi:10.1093/scan/nsaa090
How effective are pharmaceuticals for cognitive enhancement in healthy adults? A series of meta-analyses of cognitive performance during acute administration of modafinil, methylphenidate and D-amphetamine
Roberts, C. A., Jones, A., Sumnall, H., Gage, S. H., & Montgomery, C. (2020). How effective are pharmaceuticals for cognitive enhancement in healthy adults? A series of meta-analyses of cognitive performance during acute administration of modafinil, methylphenidate and D-amphetamine. EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 38, 40-62. doi:10.1016/j.euroneuro.2020.07.002
Perceived harm, motivations for use, and subjective experiences of recreational psychedelic ‘magic’ mushroom use
Roberts, C., Osborne Miller, I., Cole, J., Gage, S., & Christiansen, P. (2020). Perceived harm, motivations for use, and subjective experiences of recreational psychedelic ‘magic’ mushroom use. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 34(9), 999-1007. doi:10.1177/0269881120936508
The psychology of obesity: An umbrella review and evidence-based map of the psychological correlates of heavier body weight
Food-related attentional bias and its associations with appetitive motivation and body weight: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hardman, C., Jones, A., Burton, S., Duckworth, J., McGale, L., Mead, B., . . . Werthmann, J. (2020). Food-related attentional bias and its associations with appetitive motivation and body weight: A systematic review and meta-analysis. doi:10.31234/osf.io/ng34q
A Systematic Review and Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies on Sweet Taste in Humans
Roberts, C. A., Giesbrecht, T., Fallon, N., Thomas, A., Mela, D. J., & Kirkham, T. C. (2020). A Systematic Review and Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies on Sweet Taste in Humans. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 150(6), 1619-1630. doi:10.1093/jn/nxaa071
Chapter 12 Cognitive consequences of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine use
Montgomery, C., & Roberts, C. A. (2020). Chapter 12 Cognitive consequences of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine use. In Cognition and Addiction (pp. 165-177). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-815298-0.00012-5
Cognitive consequences of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine use
Montgomery, C., & Roberts, C. A. (2020). Cognitive consequences of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine use. In COGNITION AND ADDICTION: A RESEARCHER'S GUIDE FROM MECHANISMS TOWARDS INTERVENTIONS (pp. 165-177). doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-815298-0.00012-5
2019
Pharmaceutical approaches to weight management: behavioural mechanisms of action
Roberts, C. A., Christiansen, P., & Halford, J. C. G. (2019). Pharmaceutical approaches to weight management: behavioural mechanisms of action. CURRENT OPINION IN PHYSIOLOGY, 12, 26-32. doi:10.1016/j.cophys.2019.04.017
A bit or a lot on the side? Observational study of the energy content of starters, sides and desserts in major UK restaurant chains
Muc, M., Jones, A., Roberts, C., Sheen, F., Haynes, A., & Robinson, E. (2019). A bit or a lot on the side? Observational study of the energy content of starters, sides and desserts in major UK restaurant chains. BMJ OPEN, 9(10). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029679
Is (poly-) substance use associated with impaired inhibitory control? A mega-analysis controlling for confounders
Liu, Y., van den Wildenberg, W. P. M., de Graaf, Y., Ames, S. L., Baldacchino, A., Bo, R., . . . Wiers, R. W. (2019). Is (poly-) substance use associated with impaired inhibitory control? A mega-analysis controlling for confounders. NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS, 105, 288-304. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.07.006
Where Is Itch Represented in the Brain, and How Does it Differ from Pain? An Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis of Experimentally-Induced Itch
Roberts, C. A., Giesbrecht, T., Stancak, A., Fallon, N., Thomas, A., & Kirkham, T. C. (2019). Where Is Itch Represented in the Brain, and How Does it Differ from Pain? An Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis of Experimentally-Induced Itch. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 139(10), 2245-2248. doi:10.1016/j.jid.2019.04.007
Exploring the munchies: An online survey of users' experiences of cannabis effects on appetite and the development of a Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire.
Roberts, C. A., Jager, G., Christiansen, P., & Kirkham, T. C. (2019). Exploring the munchies: An online survey of users' experiences of cannabis effects on appetite and the development of a Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire.. Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 33(9), 1149-1159. doi:10.1177/0269881119862526
Does regular cannabis use affect neuroanatomy? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of structural neuroimaging studies
Lorenzetti, V., Chye, Y., Silva, P., Solowij, N., & Roberts, C. A. (2019). Does regular cannabis use affect neuroanatomy? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of structural neuroimaging studies. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 269(01), 59-71. doi:10.1007/s00406-019-00979-1
2018
How does lorcaserin facilitate weight loss and who will benefit?
Roberts, C. A., & Halford, J. C. G. (2018). How does lorcaserin facilitate weight loss and who will benefit?. NATURE REVIEWS ENDOCRINOLOGY, 14(12), 692-693. doi:10.1038/s41574-018-0109-y
Functional networks of empathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of fMRI studies of empathy for observed pain
Fallon, N., Roberts, C., & Stancak, A. (2018). Functional networks of empathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of fMRI studies of empathy for observed pain. doi:10.31234/osf.io/jyhck
The effect of beliefs about alcohol's acute effects on alcohol priming and alcohol-induced impairments of inhibitory control.
Knibb, G., Roberts, C., Robinson, E., Rose, A., & Christiansen, P. (2018). The effect of beliefs about alcohol's acute effects on alcohol priming and alcohol-induced impairments of inhibitory control.. PLoS One, 13(7). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0201042
Changes in Energy Balance during Dapagliflozin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes-The Energize Study
Rajeev, S. P., Roberts, C. A., Cuthbertson, D. J., Sprung, V. S., Brown, E., Halford, J. C. J., . . . Wilding, J. P. (2018). Changes in Energy Balance during Dapagliflozin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes-The Energize Study. In DIABETES Vol. 67. doi:10.2337/db18-1163-P
What is the evidence for psychobiological harm from the use of 'ecstasy' (MDMA)?
Roberts, C. A., & Montgomery, C. (2018). What is the evidence for psychobiological harm from the use of 'ecstasy' (MDMA)?. In ROUTLEDGE INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOBIOLOGY (pp. 331-366). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
MDMA and brain activity during neurocognitive performance: An overview of neuroimaging studies with abstinent 'Ecstasy' users
Roberts, C. A., Quednow, B. B., Montgomery, C., & Parrott, A. C. (2018). MDMA and brain activity during neurocognitive performance: An overview of neuroimaging studies with abstinent 'Ecstasy' users. NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS, 84, 470-482. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2017.07.015
2017
Recreational 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or 'ecstasy': Current perspective and future research prospects.
Parrott, A. C., Downey, L. A., Roberts, C. A., Montgomery, C., Bruno, R., & Fox, H. C. (2017). Recreational 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or "ecstasy': Current perspective and future research prospects. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 31(8), 959-966. doi:10.1177/0269881117711922
Tailoring pharmacotherapy to specific eating behaviours in obesity: Can recommendations for personalised therapy be made from the current data?
Roberts, C. A., Christiansen, P., & Halford, J. C. G. (2017). Tailoring pharmacotherapy to specific eating behaviours in obesity: Can recommendations for personalised therapy be made from the current data?. ACTA DIABETOLOGICA, 54(8), 715-725. doi:10.1007/s00592-017-0994-x
Updating of working memory in ecstasy polydrug users: Findings from fNIRS
Montgomery, C., Fisk, J. E., & Roberts, C. A. (2017). Updating of working memory in ecstasy polydrug users: Findings from fNIRS. HUMAN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, 32(3). doi:10.1002/hup.2609
Compensatory changes in energy balance during dapagliflozin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial (ENERGIZE)- study protocol
Rajeev, S., Sprung, V. S., Roberts, C., Harrold, J. A., Halford, J. C. G., Stancak, A., . . . Wilding, J. (2017). Compensatory changes in energy balance during dapagliflozin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial (ENERGIZE)- study protocol. BMJ Open, 7(1). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013539
2016
Meta-analysis of executive functioning in ecstasy/polydrug users
Roberts, C. A., Jones, A., & Montgomery, C. (2016). Meta-analysis of executive functioning in ecstasy/polydrug users. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, 46(8), 1581-1596. doi:10.1017/S0033291716000258
Meta-analysis of molecular imaging of serotonin transporters in ecstasy/polydrug users
Roberts, C. A., Jones, A., & Montgomery, C. (2016). Meta-analysis of molecular imaging of serotonin transporters in ecstasy/polydrug users. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 63, 158-167. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.02.003
Ecstasy related cognitive impairment: evidence from neurocognitive and neuroimaging studies
Roberts, C. A., & Montgomery, C. (2016). Ecstasy related cognitive impairment: evidence from neurocognitive and neuroimaging studies. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 51 (pp. 916). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2015
Cortical oxygenation suggests increased effort during cognitive inhibition in ecstasy polydrug users
Roberts, C., & Montgomery, C. (2015). Cortical oxygenation suggests increased effort during cognitive inhibition in ecstasy polydrug users. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 29(11), 1170-1181. doi:10.1177/0269881115598412
fNIRS suggests increased effort during executive access in ecstasy polydrug users
Roberts, C., & Montgomery, C. (2015). fNIRS suggests increased effort during executive access in ecstasy polydrug users. Psychopharmacology, 232, 1571-1582. doi:10.1007/s00213-014-3795-8
Differences in prefrontal blood oxygenation during an acute multitasking stressor in ecstasy polydrug users
Roberts, C. A., Wetherell, M. A., Fisk, J. E., & Montgomery, C. (2015). Differences in prefrontal blood oxygenation during an acute multitasking stressor in ecstasy polydrug users. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, 45(2), 395-406. doi:10.1017/S0033291714001500
2013
Electrophysiological Evidence of Atypical Processing Underlying Mental Set Shifting in Ecstasy Polydrug and Polydrug Users
Roberts, C. A., Fairclough, S. H., McGlone, F. P., Fisk, J. E., & Montgomery, C. (2013). Electrophysiological Evidence of Atypical Processing Underlying Mental Set Shifting in Ecstasy Polydrug and Polydrug Users. EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 21(6), 507-515. doi:10.1037/a0034002
Electrophysiological indices of response inhibition in human polydrug users
Roberts, C. A., Fairclough, S., Fisk, J. E., Tames, F. T., & Montgomery, C. (2013). Electrophysiological indices of response inhibition in human polydrug users. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 27(9), 779-789. doi:10.1177/0269881113492899
ERP evidence suggests executive dysfunction in ecstasy polydrug users
Roberts, C. A., Fairclough, S. H., Fisk, J. E., Tames, F., & Montgomery, C. (2013). ERP evidence suggests executive dysfunction in ecstasy polydrug users. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 228(3), 375-388. doi:10.1007/s00213-013-3044-6