Study to See How E-Cigarettes and Vaping Can Affect Lung and General Health
We are looking for people aged 30 to 50 who are daily users of e-cigarettes (e-cigs) as well as healthy controls to see how vaping nicotine affects lung or general health.
Why this Research Matters
This study is looking at how vaping nicotine affects lung or general health.
What to Expect
If you join this study, you will have a research visit at UCHealth. During the visit, the study doctor will perform a bronchoscopy. This is a low-risk procedure that allows us to look at your lungs using a small scope. You will also get a chest x-ray to check your lung health and a lung function test (spirometry) to see how well you breathe. We will place an IV in your arm and take a small amount of blood. You will also have your nose swabbed and give us urine and stool samples. The study doctor will perform a physical exam and measure your vitals. You will fill out online surveys about your health and vaping nicotine use history.
Study Duration
You will complete one study visit at UCHealth on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. This visit will last about 5 hours on a weekday morning. You may stay the night if you do not have a safe way to get home. Some people will be asked to complete a second study visit about 1 month after their first appointment. This second visit will be the same length and will involve the same procedures as the first visit.
Who can Participate
You may join this study if you:
- Daily use of any nicotine containing producs such as e-cigarettes, smoked cigarettes, or vapes
- Do not use recreational drugs (other than cannabis)
- Have no long-term lung, heart, liver, or kidney problems
Study ID
Protocol Number: 12-0181
Compensation Information
Meet the Team
Principal Investigator