E-Cigarettes under study for older smokers at lung cancer risk

NCT ID NCT05144542

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at what happens when older smokers (ages 50-80) who are at high risk for lung cancer switch from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke and measure health markers like inflammation in the blood. The goal is to help regulators understand the potential benefits and risks of this switch.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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