Smoking may weaken Women's grip and pain tolerance, study finds

NCT ID NCT07611760

First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at how smoking affects pain threshold, neck position sense, and grip strength in 132 women aged 18-45, comparing smokers to non-smokers. Researchers measured pressure pain threshold, how accurately women could sense their neck position, and hand grip strength. The goal is to understand if smoking is linked to physical changes that could affect daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If the results show clear differences, this could help explain how smoking affects physical function in women and guide future health recommendations.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, only associations. Results may not apply to men or older women.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cigarette Smoking Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.