Vaping's hidden danger: study reveals Sex-Based differences in blood vessel damage
NCT ID NCT06159608
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how vaping (using e-cigarettes) affects blood vessel health in young adults aged 18-24. Researchers will compare chronic vapers to non-users, measuring blood vessel function through a small skin test and blood samples. The goal is to understand if vaping harms blood vessels differently in men versus women, and whether female hormone levels play a role.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-24 years old * one of the following: 1. have no history of e-cigarette use 2. be a current e-cigarette user who has been using e-cigarettes for 6 months or longer Exclusion Criteria: * history of cardiovascular, metabolic, and/or skin diseases * body mass index \>30 kg/m2 * blood pressure ≥140 systolic and/or ≥ 90 diastolic * current or history of tobacco cigarette use * current antihypertensive or cholesterol-lowering medication * current use of cannabis, marijuana, and/or other illegal substances * current use of stimulant drugs * currently pregnant or breastfeeding * allergy to materials used during the experiment (e.g. latex), * known allergy to study drugs * healthy control subjects will also be excluded if they have ever used e-cigarettes in the past
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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