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E-cigarette Lung Damage Clinical Trial in Charlottesville, VA

Access cutting-edge e-cigarette lung damage treatment through this phase 2/3 clinical trial at a research site in Charlottesville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Y. Michael Shim, MD

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charlottesville

    Convenient for VA 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 Charlottesville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This E-cigarette Lung Damage Study in Charlottesville

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.
At their baseline health
Ability to understand a written informed consent form and comply with the requirements of the study.
Exclusive long-term, recent, and greater than six months continuous e-cigarette use with greater than three days a week frequency.
Users of "closed-container" and "pre-packaged" electronic cigarette juices that must contain nicotine.
Healthy subjects must be at baseline normal spirometry with or without bronchodilator, plethysmograph lung volume, DLCO, and 6-minute walk by ATS/ERS with Global Lung Initiative Reference. (PFT will be completed during a screening visit); Ecigarette users can have normal spirometry (FEV1/FVC\>70) or abnormal spirometry (FEV1/FVC 26-70) \-

Exclusion Criteria

History of any other lung disease
History of brain diseases including stroke (CNS) and dementia, end-stage liver disease, coronary artery disease, renal failure
Acute infection of any kind previous 6 weeks
Pregnancy or a possibility of pregnancy
Inability to undergo PFT, CPET, or MR imaging (usual clinical standard criteria for MRI)
Prior cigarette smoking of greater than one pack-year within six months before enrolling in the study.
Using a non-closed container, custom-made electronic cigarette juice, or inability for the study team to access "closed-container" and "pre-packaged" electronic cigarette juice for chemical analysis

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 Charlottesville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06856525) has an active research site in Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA

If you're searching for e-cigarette lung damage treatment options in Charlottesville, VA, 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 Charlottesville research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2/3 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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