Little cigars under the microscope: new study reveals hidden health risks
NCT ID NCT06310187
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how smoking little cigars affects levels of harmful chemicals called oxidants in the body. Researchers will compare three types of smoking: high-oxidant little cigars, low-oxidant little cigars, and regular cigarettes. Fifty daily smokers will provide breath, blood, saliva, and cheek cell samples before and after smoking to measure these effects.
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Penn State College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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