E-Cigarettes under the microscope: new study checks young Users' lungs
NCT ID NCT07422415
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at the lungs of 104 young Egyptian adults who had used e-cigarettes for at least six months. Researchers measured how well their lungs worked using a breathing test called spirometry. The goal was to see if e-cigarette use is linked to any changes in lung function, even in people without prior lung disease.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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104 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
A total of 104 participants were enrolled and allocated into two equal groups: Group I: Exclusive e-cigarette users (n = 52) and Group II: Non-smoker controls (n = 52).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * E-cigarette users (≥6 months of regular use) * No prior history of chronic pulmonary disease Exclusion Criteria: * Dual users (both e-cigarettes and traditional tobacco) * History of chronic respiratory illnesses (e.g., asthma, COPD) * immunocompromised * Systemic chronic diseases
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mohamed AbdElmoniem
Al Mansurah, 35516, Egypt
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