Assistant Professor of Psychology, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Broadly, my research addresses drug use from a behavioral framework and uses a variety of research methodologies including randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis, fine-grained longitudinal research, and cross-sectional surveys. My primary focus is on improving treatment and policy to address nicotine addiction. This includes research on 1) interventions for dual users of e-cigarettes and combusted cigarettes and 2) tobacco treatment for adults who smoke cigarettes and express little or no motivation to quit. Additionally, my research addresses addiction treatment among people who are incarcerated, with a specific focus on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in Vermont’s correctional facilities.

Publications

  • Klemperer, E. M., Mermelstein, R., Baker, T. B., Hughes, J. R., Fiore, M. C., Piper, M. E., Schlam, T. R., Jorenby, D. E., Collins, L. M., & Cook, J. W. (2020). Predictors of smoking cessation attempts and success following motivation-phase interventions among people initially unwilling to quit smoking. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa051.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., & Naud, S. (2020). Study characteristics influence the efficacy of substance abuse treatments: A meta-analysis of medications for smoking cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(3):317-323. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nty225.
  • Lindson N, Klemperer E, Hong B, Ordóñez-Mena JM, Aveyard P. Smoking reduction interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD013183. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013183.pub2.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., Callas, P. W., Benner, J. A., & Morley, N. E. (2019). Effectiveness of switching to very low nicotine content cigarettes plus nicotine patch versus reducing daily cigarette consumption plus nicotine patch to decrease dependence: An exploratory randomized trial. Addiction, 114(9):1639-1650. doi: 10.1111/add.14666.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., & Callas, P. W. (2019). Increasing quit attempts by transitioning to very low nicotine content cigarettes versus reducing number of cigarettes per day: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 21(Suppl 1):S81-S87. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntz145
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., & Naud, S. (2019). Study characteristics influence the efficacy of substance abuse treatments: A meta-analysis of medications for alcohol use disorders. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.06.015.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., & Naud, S. (2018). Reduction in cigarettes per day prospectively predicts making a quit attempt: A fine-grained secondary analysis of a natural history study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 1, 1-7. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nty056. 
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., Callas, P.W., & Solomon, L. J. (2017) Working alliance and empathy as mediators of brief telephone counseling for cigarette smokers who are not ready to quit. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(1), 130-135. doi: 10.1037/adb0000243.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., Callas, P.W., & Solomon, L. J. (2017). A mediation analysis of motivational, reduction, and usual care interventions for smokers who are not ready to quit. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 19(8), 916-921. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntx025.
  • Klemperer, E. M., Hughes, J. R., Solomon, L. J., Callas, P.W., & Fingar, J. R. (2017). Motivational and reduction interventions for smokers who are not ready to quit: A randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 112(1) 146-155. doi: 10.1111/add.13594.
  • PubMed

Associations and Affiliations

Faculty, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health

Education

  • B.A. Lewis & Clark College, 2011
  • Ph.D. University of Vermont, 2019

CV

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Contact

Email:

elias.klemperer@uvm.edu

Phone:
  • 802-656-1641
Office Location:

UHC room 1408