E-Cigarette smokers: can a simple back treatment boost your oxygen?
NCT ID NCT07218614
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) on the upper back can improve posture and oxygen levels in people who use e-cigarettes. Researchers will measure changes in spine curvature and blood oxygen in 20 adult participants. The goal is to see if this simple approach offers immediate benefits for e-cigarette users.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
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- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Current e-cigarette user Accentuated thoracic kyphosis (Cobb angle \>20 degrees) Age range: at least 18 years old Good overall health Exclusion Criteria: History of respiratory disease Recent vertebral fractures Recent spinal surgery Vertebral instability Congenital or acquired thoracic cage deformities Prolonged steroid use Osteoporosis/osteoporosis Inability to provide informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYIT
Old Westbury, New York, 11568, United States
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