Smoking ban may shield Non-Smokers' blood vessels
NCT ID NCT02779127
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a ban on smoking in pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs improves blood vessel function in non-smoking workers who were regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. Researchers measure how well the brachial artery expands after a brief blood flow interruption, comparing workers exposed to smoke with those not exposed. The goal is to see if ending passive smoke exposure leads to healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart problems.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide evidence that public smoking bans improve cardiovascular health in non-smokers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small sample size (49 participants), so results may not apply broadly. Changes in vessel function could be small or temporary.
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Toulouse, Rangueil Hospital
Toulouse, 65360, France
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