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

NCT ID NCT07611760

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

What this could mean

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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.

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Study facts

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Participants

132 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy women aged 18-45, both smokers and non-smokers

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45, both smokers and non-smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with any diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or musculoskeletal disorder (e.g., brachial plexus injury, cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, fibromyalgia), * upper extremity deformity, * migraine, * chronic headache * experienced neck or upper extremity injury or surgery within the previous six months

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Conditions

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Cigarette Smoking Pain

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Pain Smoking ( cigarette) Women

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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