Early Detection of Vaping-related Vascular Diseases
University of Miami
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine how vaping affects blood vessels, in particular if early damage occurs in the lung vessels.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: Vapers Group: 1. Current electronic cigarette (EC) Puff Bar users defined as using EC either daily or occasionally in the past 30 days for at least 6 months, and with 5% nicotine concentration pods. 2. Adults aged 18-40 years Healthy Group: 1. Healthy never smokers, never vapers 2. Adults aged 18-40 years Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current or past smoking of tobacco cigarette (TC) or other tobacco/nicotine products (e.g., smokeless tobacco, Hookah) or marijuana will be excluded from the study. 2. Subjects with self-reported history of chronic health problems including ast…
Location
- University of Miami Health SystemMiami, Florida