E-Hookah vaping harms blood vessels, nicotine is key culprit

NCT ID NCT04133376

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study examined how nicotine in electronic hookah (e-hookah) affects the function of cells lining blood vessels. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 33 young adults who smoked hookah or used e-cigarettes before and after vaping. The goal was to understand whether nicotine alone causes damage, separate from other chemicals in the vapor.

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Locations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

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