Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 21-45 (full criteria)
Healthy Volunteers
healthy people welcome
Location
at UCLA
Dates
study started
estimated completion
Principal Investigator
by Holly R Middlekauff, MD (ucla)

Description

Summary

Randomized controlled trial of electronic cigarettes with nicotine, without nicotine, and sham control, on endothelial function and markers of oxidative stress.

Official Title

The Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress

Details

Participants will use an electronic cigarette on 3 occasions: 1) with nicotine, 2) without nicotine, 3) sham control, and undergo a measure of endothelial function called brachial artery flow mediated dilatation (FMD). Additionally, oxidative stress will be measured pre and post exposure.

Keywords

Nicotine Dependence, nicotine, endothelial function, oxidative stress, Tobacco Use Disorder, one time exposure to e-cig with nicotine, one time exposure to e-cig without nicotine, one time exposure to empty e-cig

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 21-45

- Healthy

You CAN'T join if...

  • Cardiac disease
  • Respiratory disease
  • Diabetes mellitus

Location

  • UCaliforniaLA accepting new patients
    Los Angeles California 90095 United States

Lead Scientist at University of California Health

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
ID
NCT02740595
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 120 study participants
Last Updated