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Nicole Arrato

Postdoctoral Associate
Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Recent Publications


Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Breathlessness in Lung Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal Article Annals of the American Thoracic Society · October 2025 Rationale: Dyspnea (breathlessness) commonly impacts patients with lung cancer, worsening depression, anxiety, quality of life, and functioning. Current treatments are limited. Objectives: To test the acceptability, feasibility, and prelimina ... Full text Cite

Impact of loving-kindness meditation intervention vs. music intervention during biopsy on adherence to recommended breast cancer screening.

Journal Article Breast Cancer Res Treat · July 2025 PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of providing a loving-kindness meditation (LKM) intervention vs. a music intervention during core-needle breast biopsy (CNBB) on adherence to subsequent, clinically recommended breast cancer screening and surveillance. METHO ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effectiveness of a Behavioral Activation Intervention for Peripartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder.

Journal Article Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · March 2025 Pregnant women with opioid use disorder show elevated rates of comorbid mental health problems, both of which are associated with negative health outcomes for mothers and children. There is substantial evidence supporting the benefits of treatment of perin ... Full text Cite
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