The Impact of Chronic E-Cigarette Usage on Microvascular Health

ConditionE-Cig Use
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-29
SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

About this trial

The study is focused on investigating the mechanisms involved in microvascular health in subjects that use e-cigarettes frequently. To explore microvascular health, different techniques and compounds. For one of the tests, iontophoresis, the drug's use will be stored and handled as described by the approved IND and non-IDS plan.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Between 18 and 29 years of age

Used e-cigarettes with nicotine (≥3 times/week for ≥6 months)

Disqualifiers

17 years old and younger or 30 years old or older.

Former combustible tobacco user/ former smoker

Use of cigarettes for 15 days or more in the past 60 days

Use of other tobacco products (cigars, hookah, smokeless), marijuana and/or illicit or prescription drugs weekly or more frequently in the past 60 days

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • E-cig use

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups