Ana Abrantes collaborates in the development of cognitive-behavioral and aerobic exercise interventions for individuals with addictive behaviors and mental health problems.

Institutions

BH

Research Description

Ana Abrantes is an Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown Medical School and a Research Psychologist in the Addictions Research Group at Butler Hospital. Dr. Abrantes is currently involved in the development of cognitive-behavioral and aerobic exercise interventions for individuals with addictive behaviors and mental health problems.

Awards

APA Division 50 Young Scholar Award, 2001
Research Society on Alcoholism Student Award, 1999-2001
NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Awardee 2002-2006

Affiliations

American Psychological Association
Research Society on Alcoholism
American College of Sports Medicine
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco

Funded Research

1 K23 DA019950-01 A1 Abrantes (PI) 04/01/06 - 03/31/12
NIDA
Behavioral Exercise Intervention for Smoking Cessation
To obtain training in smoking and exercise intervention research through career development activities and expert mentoring. To conduct a preliminary randomized clinical trial examining the efficacy of a behavioral exercise intervention for cigarette smokers.
Role: Principal Investigator

1R01MH086513-01A1 Abrantes(PI) 07/01/2010 – 03/31/2014
NIMH
Testing the Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention for Patients with OCD
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized, controlled trial to test the efficacy of an exercise intervention versus a health education control for patients with clinically significant OCD symptoms despite engaging in recommended doses of pharmacotherapy and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Role: Principal Investigator

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