Determining Levels of [D10] Phenanthrene Tetraol in Smokers' Urine
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Tobacco Toxicant Exposure
In brief
The purpose of this research study is to better understand how people respond to cancer-causing chemicals in cigarette smoke. Some people are able to get rid of these chemicals as harmless agents while others suffer damage to their cells that can ultimately result in cancer. We hope to develop a better understanding of how we can identify the people who are in danger of getting cancer. Participants will complete questionnaires regarding their health and smoking history. We will take blood samples to look at genes which determine how the body breaks down some tobacco-related toxins. Participants will be given a small amount of liquid to drink, containing alcohol, water, and a compound called deuterated phenanthrene (DP), which is found in cigarette smoke and in the environment. Phenanthrene is non-toxic and does not cause cancer, but this compound is broken down by the body in the same way as cancer-causing agents. We will follow the pathway of this compound as it is broken down in the body.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01092650
- Run by
- University of Minnesota
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2007-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-10-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- smokers and non-smokers
- smoking at least 10 cigarettes daily for the past year (for smokers)
- in good physical health (no unstable medical condition)
- stable, good mental health (not currently, within past 6 months, experiencing unstable or untreated psychiatric diagnosis, including substance abuse, as determined by the DSM-IV criteria).
You may not qualify if…
- subjects who have, within the past 6 months, experienced unstable or untreated psychiatric diagnoses, including substance abuse, as determined by the DSM-IV criteria.
- subjects using any other tobacco or nicotine products.
- female subjects who are pregnant or nursing.
- subjects with an unstable medical condition.
Where it is running
- Tobacco Use Research Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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