Clinical trials: Healthy Non-smokers
Heated Tobacco, Respiratory Function
Acute Effects of a Heat-not-burn Tobacco Product on Pulmonary Function in Healthy Non Smokers.
IQOS ("I-Quit-Ordinary-Smoking,") is a type of "heat-not-burn" (HNB) tobacco product. There is evidence of a growing number of young people who try IQOS as a 'safe' alternative of cigarette.
- Conditions
- Heated Tobacco, Respiratory Function, Tobacco Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT03995329
- Testing
- IQOS
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Schizophrenia
Effects of Varenicline on Plasticity in Schizophrenia
This laboratory pilot study will explore the effects of varenicline tartrate on long-term potentiation (LTP)-like mechanisms of (1) the motor cortex and (2) the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and working memory in…
- Trial name
- VAR-PAS (NCT01934023)
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Healthy, Smokers
Effect of Whole Body Periodic Acceleration on Airway Endothelial Function
In the present proposal the investigators wish to assess the effect of a single session with the device known as Exer-Rest® which applies Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA) on baseline airway blood flow (Qaw) and in Qaw…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Smokers, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01213706
- Testing
- Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Healthy, Smoking, Cigarette
Investigation of Secreted Phosphoproteins and PiP3 (Phosphoinositolphospat 3) in Sputum
The aim of this study is to validate two new biomarkers in sputum samples. These are PiP3 (phosphoinositolphospat ) and phosphor proteins, representing important proteins within inflammatory situations of the lung.
- Trial name
- NCT03076086
- Testing
- Induced sputum procedure
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine
Nicotine Addiction
Quantitation of Human Cerebral Nicotinie Receptors With 2[18F]FA-85380 and PET Healthy Non-smokers and Ex-Smokers and in Heavy and Light Situational Smokers
Background: Central nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are primary targets for the action of nicotine. In addition to being involved in tobacco dependence, they are also involved in a variety of brain disorders, including…
- Trial name
- NCT01038245
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Smoking
The Natural History of Gene Expression in the Lung Cells of Non-Smokers, Smokers and Ex-Smokers in Health and Disease
Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, commonly known as chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Chronic Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT00974064
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Asthma, COPD
ATP/AMP Challenge in Healthy Non-smokers, Smokers, Patients With Asthma, and Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In this randomised, cross-over, controlled study, a total of 84 subjects will be included: 12 healthy non-smoking volunteers; 12 current smokers; 30 patients with mild steroid-naïve asthma; and 30 patients with mild-moderate…
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Smoking
- Trial name
- NCT00159315
- Testing
- Inhalation Challenge with ATP, Inhalation Challenge with AMP
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Smoking
Collection of Airway, Blood and/or Urine Specimens From Subjects for Research Studies
The purpose of this study is to obtain biologic materials from the blood, airways and/or urine of normal individuals and individuals with lung disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Trial name
- NCT01776398
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Smokers, Vaping
Persistence of Oral DNA Adducts in Smokers and Vapers
This study aims to better understand what damage caused to oral cells from smoking and vaping might be important in the formation of oral cancers.
- Conditions
- Smokers, Vaping, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT06983392
- Testing
- Abstain from smoking/vaping
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cigarette Smoker, Current Smoker
Nicotine Delivery From Novel Non-Tobacco Electronic System in Smokers
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies nicotine delivery from novel non-tobacco electronic system (ENDS) in smokers. Studying the levels of nicotine delivered by various types and brands of ENDS to the bloodstream, and…
- Conditions
- Cigarette Smoker, Current Smoker, Healthy Subject
- Trial name
- ENDS (NCT02575885)
- Testing
- Electronic Cigarette, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis
Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Subgingival Application Of Lovastatin Gel As An Adjunct To Non-Surgical Treatment Of Periodontitis In Generally Healthy Smokers And Non-Smokers Patients in Central Europe.
The aim of the study is to evaluate how a gel (1.2% lovastatin) applied under the gum improves the results of classic periodontal treatment (SRP-scaling, root planing).
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis, Periodontal Disease, Smokers
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07282756)
- Testing
- Subgingival application of 1.2% lovastatin
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Dentin Sensitivity
Longevity and Effectiveness of Bleaching in Healthy and Smokers Patients
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and longevity of color and Tooth sensitivity of patients undergoing home whitening peroxide 10% carbamide ( Whiteness Perfect , FGM , Joinville , Santa Catarina …
- Trial name
- BLESMOK (NCT02017873)
- Testing
- Peroxide Carbamide 10% - Dental bleaching treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil, Chile
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Healthy Non-smokers, Current Smokers
Markers for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The primary aim of this study is to exploit a difference between COPD patients, chronic smokers without COPD and healthy non-smoking subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy Non-smokers, Current Smokers, COPD Patients
- Trial name
- NCT00180622
- Testing
- Spirometry, Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Carbon Monoxide, Exhaled Breath Condensate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Genomic/ Proteomic/ Metabonomic Profiling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by progressive airflow obstruction, chronic cough and dyspnoea in advanced stages. We hope to develop a better understanding of lung disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00655694
- Testing
- sputum, blood, urine, exhaled breath, lung function
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Healthy
Glycemic and Insulinemic Index Determination of Two Products: Fructilight® and A Fruit Fructo-Oligosaccharides in Sweet Matrix
The aim of the study is to determine glycemic and insulinemic index of 2 sweet syrups : FructiLight® and fruit Fructo-oligosaccharides in sweet matrix compared to glucose.
- Trial name
- IGNUT (NCT01343797)
- Testing
- Glycemic and insulinemic index tests of a fruit fructose syrup and a fruit fructo-oligosaccharid syrup
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CRITT Bio-Industries
Smoking, Non-smoking
Smoking Research Study
The purpose of this study is to develop a fit-for-purpose biochemical verification tool that can be used to detect concomitant use of a few (less than 5) conventional cigarettes.
- Trial name
- NCT01465880
- Testing
- Part A
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philip Morris Products S.A.
Healthy
A Phase 1 Study To Investigate The Pharmacokinetics, Safety And Tolerability Of CP-601,927 In Healthy Japanese Subjects
This Phase 1 study is the first clinical trial to be conducted in Japanese subjects. The pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of CP-601,927 will be evaluated in Japanese, healthy, non-smoking…
- Trial name
- NCT01396135
- Testing
- CP-601,927
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
PASSIVE SMOKING ,, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MECHANICS,
Effects Of Passive Smoking On The Respiratory System Mechanics Of Healthy Non-Smokers In Different Body Positions
The study will examine changes in the respiratory system mechanics and in respiratory physiology after exposure of subjects to passive smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT02171871
- Testing
- exposed to a smoking environment
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hellenic Anticancer Society
Smoking, Smoking Cessation
Alternate Nicotine Delivery Systems and Airway Epithelial Biology
Cigarette smoking evokes major changes in the biology of the airway epithelium, the cell population that takes the brunt of the stress of cigarette smoke and the cell population central to the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive…
- Trial name
- NCT01974063
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Healthy Smokers, Healthy Non-smokers
Biomarkers of iNOS Activity in COPD, Asthma, Healthy Control
This pilot study will measure the baseline levels and the intra- and inter-subject variability of exhaled (alveolar and bronchial) and nasal NO in smoking subjects with mild and moderate COPD on or off steroid treatment, smoking…
- Conditions
- Healthy Smokers, Healthy Non-smokers, Patients With Mild Asthma, Patints With COPD (GOLD II)
- Trial name
- NCT00159302
- Testing
- Induced Sputum, Exhaled Nitric Oxide, Nasal Nitric Oxide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London