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E-cigarette Lung Damage Clinical Trial in Durham, NC

Access cutting-edge e-cigarette lung damage treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Durham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Y. Michael Shim, MD

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Durham

    Convenient for NC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Durham site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This E-cigarette Lung Damage Study in Durham

A two-center, longitudinal assessment of 40 electronic cigarette users and 40 healthy controls at the initial visit and a follow-up visit 12 months later. This study will determine the impact of electronic cigarette use on pulmonary gas exchange capacity and then corroborate the Hyperpolarized Xenon MRI (HXeMRI) results with the cardiopulmonary stress test at the initial visit and a follow-up visit 12 months later.

Sponsor: Y. Michael Shim, MD

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Ages between 18 and 35 years old. 2. At their baseline health 3. Ability to understand a written informed consent form and comply with the requirements of the study. 4. Exclusive long-term, recent, and greater than six months continuous e-cigarette use with greater than three days a week frequency. 5. Users of "closed-container" and "pre-packaged" electronic cigarette juices that must contain nicotine. 6. At baseline, normal spirometry with or without bronchodilator, plethysmograph lung volume, carbon monoxide diffusion capacity, and 6-minute walk by ATS/ERS with Global Lung Initiative Reference. \-

Exclusion Criteria

History of any other lung disease 2. History of brain diseases including stroke and dementia, end-stage liver disease, coronary artery disease, renal failure 3. Acute infection of any kind previous 6 weeks 4. Pregnancy or a possibility of pregnancy 5. Anemia 6. Inability to undergo PFT, CPET, or MR imaging (usual clinical standard criteri

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Durham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06856525) has an active research site in Durham, NC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

E-cigarette Lung Damage Treatment Options in Durham, NC

If you're searching for e-cigarette lung damage treatment options in Durham, NC, this clinical trial (NCT06856525) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Durham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced e-cigarette lung damage specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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