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Vaping Adverse Lung and Heart Events Cohort

This study, called 'Vaping Adverse Lung and Heart Events Cohort', is carefully examining how vaping might affect the health of adults who use electronic cigarettes every day. Over five years, researchers will regularly check the lung health and heart health of volunteers. This includes various tests to see how well their lungs are working and to look for signs of inflammation. The aim is to understand better the long-term effects of using e-cigarettes on the breathing and circulation systems. It's an important study that helps us learn more about vaping and its impact on health.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Laval University

Enrolment target

250

Start

14 Oct 2021

Estimated completion

01 Jun 2032

Vaping Electronic Cigarette Use

What is this study about?

This study is called the 'Vaping Adverse Lung and Heart Events Cohort'. It's all about understanding how using electronic cigarettes, often called vaping, might affect a person's lungs and heart over time. If you use an e-cigarette regularly, this research aims to give us a clearer picture of any potential long-term impacts on your health.

Researchers will follow a group of adult vapers for five years, checking in with them every six months. During these check-ups, they will do a variety of tests to see how your lungs are working and to look for signs of inflammation in your body. They will also ask questions about your vaping habits, as well as if you smoke tobacco or cannabis, and if you've noticed any changes in your breathing.

The information gathered from this study is really important. By carefully observing people who vape over several years, scientists hope to learn more about how vaping affects the breathing and heart systems. This knowledge can help health experts and the public better understand the overall health effects of using electronic cigarettes.

Key takeaways

Study examines long-term health effects of daily vaping.
Focuses on lung and heart health over five years.
Involves regular check-ups and various breathing tests.
Aims to understand inflammation and function changes.
Helps scientists learn more about vaping's impact on health.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be an adult, 18 years old or older, and use an electronic cigarette every single day.

There are also a couple of things that mean you wouldn't be able to join. If you've had a chest infection or any kind of breathing infection in the four weeks leading up to a study visit, you wouldn't be able to take part at that time. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this study would not be suitable for you.

Both men and women can take part in this research.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you use an electronic cigarette every day?
Have you been free from any breathing infection for the last 4 weeks?
Are you currently not pregnant or breastfeeding?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to join this study, you would be asked to visit the study clinic every six months for a total of five years. During these visits, which happen twice a year, you'll have several tests to check your lung health. These include breathing tests where you blow into a machine (like blowing up a balloon), and other tests to see how your lungs are working. You'll also answer questionnaires about your vaping habits, whether you use tobacco or cannabis, and any breathing symptoms you might have. On some visits, you'll have a blood sample taken and might be asked to provide a sputum sample (a small amount of phlegm clear from your lungs). There are no specific medications given as part of this study; it's purely about observing and collecting information.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in research always has a balance of potential benefits and risks. While there are no direct health benefits to you from participating, the information you provide will greatly help scientists understand more about how vaping affects health over time, which can benefit others in the future. The risks involve the time commitment for visits, discomfort from blood draws, and potentially from the lung function tests. You are always free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

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IUCPQ-UL
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Québec, Canada· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the main goal of this study?

The main goal is to understand how daily vaping affects the lungs and heart over a five-year period.

How long does the study last?

The study will follow participants for five years, with check-ups every six months.

Will I have to take any new medicine if I join?

No, this study does not involve taking any new medications. It only involves observations and tests.

What kind of tests will I have?

You'll have breathing tests, questionnaires about your habits, and some blood tests. You might also provide a phlegm sample.

Can I leave the study at any time?

Yes, you are free to withdraw from the study at any point, and it won't affect your medical care.

How to find out more

Ariane Lechasseur, PhD

ariane.lechasseur@criucpq.ulaval.ca 418-656-8711 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.