RecruitingNCT06860698

The Impact of Chronic E-Cigarette Usage on Microvascular Health

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Jul 14, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

E-Cig Use

Summary

The study is focused on investigating the mechanisms involved in microvascular health in subjects that use e-cigarettes frequently. To explore microvascular health, different techniques and compounds. For one of the tests, iontophoresis, the drug's use will be stored and handled as described by the approved IND and non-IDS plan.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 29 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

e-Cig users arm
Between 18 and 29 years of age
Used e-cigarettes with nicotine (≥3 times/week for ≥6 months)

Exclusion Criteria16

years old and younger or 30 years old or older.
Former combustible tobacco user/ former smoker
Use of cigarettes for 15 days or more in the past 60 days
Use of other tobacco products (cigars, hookah, smokeless), marijuana and/or illicit or prescription drugs weekly or more frequently in the past 60 days
Evidence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, metabolic, cerebral diseases or sleep disorders
Disorder or use of medication that affects cardiopulmonary health
Evidence of pregnancy or current nursing
Non e-Cig using arm
Inclusion
\- Between 18 and 29 years of age
Exclusion
years old and younger or 30 years old and older
Use of cigarettes or other tobacco products more than 50 times in their lifetime.
Evidence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, metabolic, cerebral diseases or sleep disorders
Disorder or use of medication that affects cardiopulmonary health
Evidence of pregnancy or current nursing