Overview

Bronchoscopy in Determining the Effect of E-Cigarette Smoking on Biomarkers in the Lungs

Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This trial studies biomarkers obtained by bronchoscopy (bronchoalveolar lavage and lung brushings) to determine the effect of smoking e-cigarettes on the lungs. Studying samples of lung cells from participants who smoke e-cigarettes may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in deoxyribonucleic acid and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
Phase:
Early Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Dimercaprol
Nicotine