Nicotine pouches under the microscope: do they harm your heart?

NCT ID NCT07057440

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how nicotine pouches affect heart rate and heart electrical activity (ECG) in 20 adults who already use nicotine. Participants used high-dose, low-dose, or placebo pouches for 20 minutes. The goal was to see if nicotine pouches cause changes that could mean higher health risks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Nicotine pouches (high dose, low dose, and placebo)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could clarify whether nicotine pouches pose heart risks, informing safer use guidelines.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term effects only.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager & Hvidovre

    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark