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Vaping's hidden toll: new study targets obese youth lungs

NCT ID NCT05869318

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how vaping impacts lung function in young adults ages 21-25, comparing those with and without obesity. Researchers measure breathing before and after a vaping session to see immediate effects. The goal is to understand risks, not to test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * a current e-cigarette user (≥1 vaping bout daily) for at least the past 3 months, * 21-25 years old, * willing to abstain from all tobacco and nicotine for at least 12 hours prior to lab sessions, * willing to complete five lab visits lasting up to 4 hours each, * able to read and speak English, * willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * self-reported diagnosis of lung disease including asthma or cystic fibrosis * history of cardiac event or distress within the past 3 months * history of metabolic disease including thyroid disease or diabetes * history of orthopedic or neuromuscular problems that preclude exercise * currently pregnant (determined using urine pregnancy test), planning to become pregnant, delivered a child in the past 6 weeks even if not breastfeeding, or currently breastfeeding * use of other tobacco products \>10 days in the past month * current marijuana use \>10 times per month * currently engaging in a vaping cessation attempt * ) competitive athlete or individual currently engaged in an exercise training program involving 420min or more (moderate intensity aerobic activity) or 210 min or more (vigorous intensity aerobic activity) per week with the goal of participating in a competitive event or marathon, triathlon, etc. Participants who are engaged in usual physical activity (e.g., walking dog, biking to work, etc.) but not engaged in a "structured exercise training program" will not be excluded. * plans to leave the Columbus or central Ohio region within the next year.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Vaping

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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